Lake Placid
A darkly comedic creature feature unfolds around the secluded waters of Lake Placid, where a massive crocodile stalks unsuspecting vacationers. This isn’t a straightforward monster hunt; instead, the film delivers a sardonic exploration of rural anxieties and the clash between academic detachment and practical survival, conveyed through a mismatched ensemble – a pragmatic game warden, a cynical paleontologist, and a hilariously oblivious millionaire. The film subverts typical horror tropes by prioritizing delightfully absurd interactions and unexpected character dynamics over relentless scares, offering a playful yet unsettling atmosphere where the looming threat is constantly undercut by wry humor. The mounting tension isn’t built on jump scares but on the gradual realization that this remote community is uniquely ill-equipped to deal with a prehistoric predator, creating a uniquely unsettling and entertaining experience.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Steve Miner
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 1999-07-15
- Looptyd
- 82 min
- Gradering
- 5.9 / 10 (1275)
Rolverdeling
- Bill Pullman
