Government scientist Dan Leland (a fine and likeable performance by James Van Der Beek) arrives in a small fishing town to investigate the mysterious disappearances of both fish and people alike. Deland discovers that a local legend about a hideous sea monster is true.
Director Gary Yates relates the enjoyable and engrossing story at a constant pace, offers a flavorsome evocation of the sleepy lakeside community, ably crafts a spooky atmosphere, takes time to develop the characters, and generates a good deal of tension in the harrowing and exciting last third. The solid acting by the capable cast keeps this movie humming: Alexandra Castillo as perky cop Katrina Thomas, Arne MacPherson as crusty fisherman Gunnar Thorson, Ryan Black as the vengeful Will Neepanak, Stephen Eric McIntyre as the scruffy Spider, and Erik Fjeldsted as the antsy Jordy. The briefly glimpsed killer squid looks pretty gnarly while the special f/x are perfectly acceptable considering the modest budget. A cool little flick.
Director Gary Yates relates the enjoyable and engrossing story at a constant pace, offers a flavorsome evocation of the sleepy lakeside community, ably crafts a spooky atmosphere, takes time to develop the characters, and generates a good deal of tension in the harrowing and exciting last third. The solid acting by the capable cast keeps this movie humming: Alexandra Castillo as perky cop Katrina Thomas, Arne MacPherson as crusty fisherman Gunnar Thorson, Ryan Black as the vengeful Will Neepanak, Stephen Eric McIntyre as the scruffy Spider, and Erik Fjeldsted as the antsy Jordy. The briefly glimpsed killer squid looks pretty gnarly while the special f/x are perfectly acceptable considering the modest budget. A cool little flick.