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Plot

This poorly scripted horror film about miniature, finny "jaws" details the mating rituals of the fictional "grunion" fish (falsely introduced as "piranhas" for more box-office recognition) and their need to attack and kill humans -- either inside or outside the water. These saber-toothed wonders have been hatched from a canister of eggs on a sunken ship in front of a posh Club Med resort, which features the mating rituals of humans who at times need to attack and kill fish. The product of a series of secret genetic engineering experiments, the toothy fish are to be tracked down by an undercover biochemist (Steve Marachuk), who is soon joined by the resident scuba diver at the resort (Tricia O'Neil). With believable gore but second-rate special effects, this film in no way presages the coming success of its debut director, James Cameron.
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Horror,Thriller
Run Time:
94min.
Theatrical Release Date:
03/09/2009
DVD Release Date:
01/28/2003
Director(s):
James Cameron
Starring:
Tricia O'Neil , Steve Marachuk , Lance Henriksen , Ricky Paull Goldin , Ted Richert
Themes:
Terror in the Water,Nightmare Vacations
Tone:
Atmospheric,Menacing,Tense
Keywords:
animal,attack,biochemistry,diver,ecology,fishing,investigation,murder,piranha,sea-monster,vacation
Language:
English