A massive volcanic eruption in the ocean near Miami unleashes a prehistoric sea monster. As the creature begins to wreak havoc on the city, a team of scientists and military personnel must race against time to stop it before it destroys Miami.

Miami Magma was a direct-to-video release and received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences. It is often cited as an example of a low-budget creature feature with a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

• A poorly executed monster movie with unimpressive special effects.
• Relies heavily on tired monster movie tropes with little originality.
• The acting and storyline are largely forgettable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Miami Magma are scarce due to its limited release, but those available often point to a lack of compelling narrative and weak visual effects, typical of many made-for-TV or direct-to-video monster films.

Despite its title and premise, the film was not shot in Miami, but rather in Bulgaria.