Piranha (TV 1995)

Doctor Baines has been conducting genetic experiments on piranhas and has made them virtually unstoppable. Unfortunately, his assistants, Maggie and Paul, accidentally release the hybrids ... See full summary »

Director:

Scott P. Levy

Writers:

Richard Robinson (story), John Sayles (original screenplay),

Stars:

William Katt, Alexandra Paul, Monte Markham

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Katt	...	Paul Grogan
Alexandra Paul	...	Maggie McNamara
Monte Markham	...	J.R. Randolph
Darleen Carr	...	Dr. Leticia Baines
Mila Kunis	...	Susie Grogan
Soleil Moon Frye	...	Laura
Kehli O'Byrne	...	Gina Green
James Karen	...	Governor
Drancy Jackson	...	Jimmy
Billie Worley	...	Whitney
Shannon Farrara	...	Darlene
Kaz Garas	...	Sheriff
Richard Israel	...	Dave
Lorissa McComas	...	Barbara
Leland Orser	...	Terry Wechsler

Storyline

Doctor Baines has been conducting genetic experiments on piranhas and has made them virtually unstoppable. Unfortunately, his assistants, Maggie and Paul, accidentally release the hybrids into the Lost River Lake threatening to destroy everyone in their path. Can they prevent the flesh-eating piranhas from escaping into the ocean and spawning?

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Plot Keywords:

piranha | cult film | female nudity | fish in title | one word title | 

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Taglines:

Lost River Lake was a thriving resort... Until they discovered...

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Genres:

Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence/gore and some nudity

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 October 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Roger Corman Presents Piranha

Company Credits

Production Co:

Concorde-New Horizons, Showtime Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min 87 min (dvd release)

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Some of the scenes were shot in the same locations as the original.

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Goofs

Despite being described as 'freezing', the pool that the piranhas were originally in had steam rising from it, indication that it was, in fact, heated.

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Quotes

Gina Green: I'm kind of like a promotion. You have to earn me.

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Connections

Features Piranha (1978)

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Soundtracks

"Killer Mutant Piranha"
Written by David Teague
Performed by Uncle Dog Food
Published by Roger's Little Shop of Music (BMI)

User Reviews

Not that bad.

I don't know why this is compared to the original. That film was no classic, and at least this one doesn't pull any punches. Indeed, the DVD version is R-rated and definitely not TV fare. Mila Kunis is so young in this that one wonders if it was made earlier than 1995. Anyhow, the story is ridiculous and pretty hackneyed, but William Katt and Monte Markham add credibility. It's always a pleasant surprise when James Karen shows up too. As a cheapie horror flick it delivers exactly what it promises and holds one's interest throughout. Making films like this made Roger Corman a legend, and his contribution to this particular film is probably what makes it work.