Anacondas: Trail of Blood (TV 2009)
"Anaconda 4: Trail of Blood" (original title)

A genetically created Anaconda, cut in half, regenerates itself into two aggressive giant snakes, due to the Blood Orchid.

Director:

Don E. FauntLeRoy

Writer:

David C. Olson

Stars:

Crystal Allen, Linden Ashby, Danny Midwinter

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Crystal Allen	...	Amanda Hayes
Linden Ashby	...	Jackson
Danny Midwinter	...	Scott
Calin Stanciu	...	Alex (as Calin Stanciu Jr.)
Ana Ularu	...	Heather
Claudiu Bleont	...	Armon
Anca-Ioana Androne	...	Wendy (as Anca Androne)
Emil Hostina	...	Eugene
Alexandru Potocean	...	Roland / Patrick (as Alexandru Potoceanu)
John Rhys-Davies	...	Murdoch
Dan Badarau	...	Vasile
Marcel Cobzariu	...	Mercenary #1 (as Marcelo Cobzariu)
Elias Ferkin	...	Mercenary #2
Razvan Gheorghiu	...	Mercenary #3
Vasile Albinet	...	Mercenary #4 (as Vali Albinet)

Storyline

Picking up immediately where Anaconda 3 left off, herpetologist Amanda Hayes finally learns her employer Murdoch's true colors when he hires a doctor to harvest a fresh supply of blood orchids to experiment with the regenerative nectar on a baby snake in order to seek treatment for his own terminal illness. Amanda is forced to secretly bring together another team of scientists whom face off against a heavily armed squad of Murdoch's men to steal the coveted orchids before the killer Anaconda hunts both parties down.

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Plot Keywords:

anaconda | orchid | snake | experiment | chase | 

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Taglines:

Bigger, Faster, Hungrier

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Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence

Details

Country:

Romania USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Anaconda 4

Filming Locations:

Bucharest, Romania

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stage 6 Films, Hollywood Media Bridge, Castel Film Romania

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shot back-to-back with "Anaconda 3: The Offspring".

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Goofs

When the anaconda chases Amanda in her car through the forest, she looks in her rearview mirror, and the snake is slithering on a road. In the next shot, there is clearly no road, just the forest floor.

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Connections

Follows Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004)

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Soundtracks

"Concerto 1052 for Harpsichord"
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach (as Bach)
Arranged and Performed by Garry Johnston
Courtesy of Noma Music

User Reviews

Don't bother with this one

Ever hear of the law of diminishing returns? After watching this needless sequel you could say it definitely applies. Not that last year's 'Anaconda III' is any more necessary, but in some ways it's better. This is yet another film in a long line of Sci-Fi Channel movies about killer snakes and if you've seen any others then you know what to expect. Unless you're a killer snake junkie you can find much better and more entertaining ways to pass the time.

Pros: Acting is better than this film deserves. Lots of pretty Romanian scenery. An alright score. Moves at a decent pace.

Cons: Some of the dialogue is cringe-worthy. Nothing new or interesting brought to the table. Too many characters. Though he gets more screen time than in the last one, John Rhys-Davies is still wasted in a thankless role. The CGI snakes are no better than before. Even more plot less than before. Takes itself far too seriously. A completely unnecessary set-up for another sequel.

Final thoughts: Not that I went into this expecting something of high caliber, but with the the first two being good mindless entertainment and III being an OK diversion you'd think IV would be too, but not so. Trust me, even if you like the first couple of these and other killer snake films you really shouldn't waste your time on this dud. Just see one of the first two again or 'Curse II: The Bite.' Let's hope they don't decide to do an 'Anaconda V' for next year. Ugh!

My rating: 1.5/5