Piranhaconda
Piranhaconda | |
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Written by | Mike MacLean |
Directed by | Jim Wynorski |
Starring | Michael Madsen Rib Hillis Rachel Hunter |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Forest King |
Running time | 85 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | Syfy |
Release | June 16, 2012 (2012-06-16) |
Piranhaconda is an American science fiction B-movie film premiered on June 16, 2012, on the Syfy Channel.[1] It is directed by Jim Wynorski, produced by Forest King and stars Michael Madsen, Rib Hillis, Rachel Hunter and Terri Ivens.[2]
Cast
- Michael Madsen as Professor Lovegrove
- Rib Hillis as Jack
- Michael Swan as Pike
- Rachel Hunter as Talia
- Terri Ivens as Rose
- Shandi Finnessey as Kimmy Weston
- Chris De Christopher as Milo
- Kurt Yaeger as Gunner
- Christina DeRosa as Rachel
- Syd Wilder as Vicky
Production
The film was written by Mike MacLean, who had written Dinocroc vs. Supergator and a number of scripts for Roger Corman. Corman hired him to write the film.[3]
MacLean said: "I learned from Roger that a cable movie is a different animal than a theatrical release. First and foremost, cable movies must be faster-paced. With a theatrical release, the audience has driven to the mall, bought a ticket, and fought the crowds for a seat. They've made an investment in the viewing experience, so they're not walking out on the film if it's pacing is a bit leisurely. A cable movie audience has the remote within reach... So you have to keep things moving, which means showing the creature soon and often".[3]
MacLean added that "these films must have an element of comedic irony... the effects still can't compete with the big studio blockbusters. So there has to be a comedic undercurrent to the story. Audiences are more likely to accept a less-than-realistic effect if they know they're laughing with the filmmakers".[3]
Reception
The film received generally negative reviews.[4]
See also
- List of natural horror films#Snakes
- List of Sci Fi Pictures original films
- In Nessie & Me, the character Jack O'Grady mentions the Dinocroc/Supergator and the Piranhaconda when he encounters Nessie at the beginning of the movie. However, those three films are not related to the first one.
References
- ^ "Syfy Channel - Piranhaconda". syfy.com Retrieved June 17, 2012
- ^ Bene, Jason (August 2015). "Roger Corman King of the Creature Feature". Delirium. No. 8. pp. 8–13.
- ^ a b c "Interview: Piranhaconda Writer Mike MacLean". Coming Soon. May 13, 2012.
- ^ Singer, Matt (June 20, 2012). "'Piranhaconda' Director Lashes Out at Critic". Indie Wire.
External links
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- Piranhaconda at IMDb
- Piranhaconda at the TCM Movie Database
- Review at Dread Central
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