Screamers

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John C Oct 18 Alright, let’s not kid ourselves — 'Screamers; starts off slow. The kind of slow where you might check your watch and wonder if you accidentally tuned into an old TV sea adventure instead of a horror flick. It’s got that very ‘70s, old-fashioned vibe — you know, the kind where every line of dialogue feels like it’s setting up something you’ve already guessed five minutes ago. Well, it's got all the B-movie greatest hits here: a mad scientist doing questionable ocean experiments, a greedy rich guy plundering nature’s treasures and a bunch of hapless folks who clearly haven’t seen a monster movie before (as it doesn't end well for the cast of extras!). It’s predictable as hell — but weirdly charming about it. Then comes the second half, where things finally start to splash. The “monsters” show up — and, oh boy, they’re literally guys in giant fish suits. At first, it’s impossible not to laugh… but give them a few minutes and, somehow, they start to grow on you. Like rubbery, bug-eyed goldfish who just want to be loved (and dump a load of priceless treasure at your feet - bless 'em!).. It’s not scary, it’s not original and it’s not winning any awards for pacing — but if you’re in a forgiving mood and fancy some classic creature-feature cheese, 'Screamers' is a surprisingly fun little dive into schlocky waters. See more 11/19/2019 The shift in insert footage between the different cuts can be a bit jarring, if you're looking for it. But otherwise it's a pretty fun, schlocky Gilman throwback. Fishmen forever! See more 05/21/2016 This movie feels like a low-budget adaptation of a generic 19h century naturalist adventure novel. The fishmen's roar is part lion, part elephant. See more 05/19/2016 The US version (Screamers) with the badass added gory footage at the beginning is a must view for this mad scientist adventure film. See more 12/20/2015 Could tell right from the opening credits this one would be good. Shipwrecked doctor washes up on island run by man who has discovered the lost underwater city of Atlantis and uses a renowned biologist who turned island inhabitants into aquatic creatures to retrieve the city's treasure for him. Fascinating tale. One had to feel for Jose, who was killed in the midst of making the transformation into a marine servant. See more 07/10/2015 A passable waste of time and a twist you actually won't see coming. See more Read all reviews

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