Grizzly
Grizzly

Movie spotlight

Grizzly

1998
Movie
Adult · 18+
79 min
English

We're at the Grizzly Inn for the big, annual Bear Weekend festivities. Mick is the owner of the Inn, Mike is the gardener, Eric is the houseman. Eric is used to the West Hollywood type gym guys like himself.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jim IsaacGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A massive grizzly bear escapes from a wildlife preserve and begins a brutal rampage through a nearby forest and campground. A park ranger and a local hunter team up to track and kill the deadly beast before it claims more victims. The pair face increasing danger as the bear proves to be incredibly elusive and ferocious.

Critical Reception

Grizzly (1998) was a low-budget creature feature that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the killer animal genre, often criticized for its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and weak special effects. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers finding it derivative of earlier, more successful films like 'Jaws' and 'Grizzly Adams'.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of tension and suspense.

  • Special effects are unconvincing, detracting from the horror elements.

  • The plot is highly predictable and offers little originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "Grizzly" are scarce due to its limited release and lack of widespread popularity. Those that exist often cite the film's unoriginal premise and a general lack of quality in its execution.

Fun Fact

While marketed as a new take on the killer bear genre, "Grizzly" (1998) is actually a remake of the 1976 film of the same name, which also featured a rampaging grizzly bear.

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