Piranhaconda

Piranhaconda (2012)

Part Snake! Part Fish! All Killer!

A hybrid creature - half piranha and half anaconda -- attacks a low-budget horror movie crew on location near her nest when her egg is stolen. Now they must outrun and kill the deadly piranhaconda as well as stop the mad scientist who stole the egg - before they all become dinner.

Date of release
2012-06-16
TMDB
4.9 / 10 (171)
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy
Director
Jim Wynorski

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: Hawaii

Piranhaconda is an American science fiction horror B-movie film premiered on June 16, 2012, on the Syfy Channel. It is directed by Jim Wynorski, produced by Forest King and stars Michael Madsen, Rib Hillis, Rachel Hunter and Terri Ivens.

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.

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.

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".

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