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Zaat

  • 19711971
  • PGPG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
2.1/10
5.1K
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Zaat (1971)
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A mad scientist transforms himself into an aquatic killer.A mad scientist transforms himself into an aquatic killer.A mad scientist transforms himself into an aquatic killer.
IMDb RATING
2.1/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Don Barton
    • Arnold Stevens(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Ron Kivett(story)
    • Lee O. Larew(story)
    • Don Barton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marshall Grauer
    • Wade Popwell
    • Paul Galloway
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Don Barton
    • Arnold Stevens(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Ron Kivett(story)
    • Lee O. Larew(story)
    • Don Barton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marshall Grauer
    • Wade Popwell
    • Paul Galloway
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 97User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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  • Videos1

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    Marshall Grauer in Zaat (1971)
    Paul Galloway in Zaat (1971)
    Gerald Cruse and Paul Galloway in Zaat (1971)
    Nancy Lien in Zaat (1971)
    Gerald Cruse in Zaat (1971)
    Gloria Brady in Zaat (1971)
    Del Galloway in Zaat (1971)
    Zaat (1971)
    Nancy Lien in Zaat (1971)
    Zaat (1971)
    Sanna Ringhaver in Zaat (1971)
    Dave Dickerson in Zaat (1971)

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    Marshall Grauer
    • Dr. Kurt Leopoldas Dr. Kurt Leopold
    Wade Popwell
    Wade Popwell
    • The Monsteras The Monster
    Paul Galloway
    • Sheriff Lou Krantzas Sheriff Lou Krantz
    Gerald Cruse
    • Marine Biologist Rexas Marine Biologist Rex
    Sanna Ringhaver
    Sanna Ringhaver
    • INPIT Agent Martha Walshas INPIT Agent Martha Walsh
    Dave Dickerson
    • INPIT Agent Walker Stevensas INPIT Agent Walker Stevens
    Rich Valliere
    Rich Valliere
    • Deputy Sheriffas Deputy Sheriff
    • (as Archie Valliere)
    Nancy Lien
    • Girl Camperas Girl Camper
    Russell Holcomb
    Gloria Brady
    Del Galloway
    Hal Nearhoof
    Jim Merrill
    • Boy on porchas Boy on porch
    Elizabeth Barton
    • Girl on porchas Girl on porch
    Bob Knowles
    Carol Thompson
    Jack Weatherford
    Doug Thomas
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • Directors
      • Don Barton
      • Arnold Stevens(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Ron Kivett(story)
      • Lee O. Larew(story)
      • Don Barton(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Don Barton filled the monster role through a newspaper ad, "Wanted: 6'5'' or taller male to play the role of monster in horror movie. Must be experienced swimmer, scuba diver. Acting Ability not required!" Barton said ten people responded.
    • Goofs
      In one wide shot, the creature wears tennis shoes while returning to the lab.
    • Quotes

      [Dr. Leopold's opening voiceover rant]

      Dr. Leopold: Sargassum, the weed of deceit. Sargassum fish - mighty hunter of the deep! What an inspiration you have been in my plot! Your life of hiding, waiting... stalking your prey. At just the right moment... ATTACK!

      [chuckles]

      Dr. Leopold: I love you. I hope I'll be a good imitator. And my friend, the shark. Cunning, swift... wretched humans, they're afraid of you! I admire you. Soon, I'll swim with you! They'll be afraid!

      [chuckles]

      Dr. Leopold: Oh, mighty scorpion, dangerous beast of the ocean with your powerful daggers, and your camouflage... you have little to fear from other fish.

      [laughs]

      Dr. Leopold: They think I'm insane! THEY'RE the ones who are insane! Oh, my friends of the deep! This day, this very day, I'll become one of YOU! My family! And together we'll conquer the universe!

    • Alternate versions
      For its 1999 airing on Mystery Science Theater 3000, Zaat (shown under the title Blood Waters of Dr. Z) was heavily edited. Among the numerous scenes cut were further scenes of the INPIT agents, Dr. Leopold disposing of his victim in a vat of acid, scenes of the locals evacuating, and one bizarre scene where a band of singing hippies is taken to the jail by the Sheriff.
    • Connections
      Featured in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Blood Waters of Dr. Z (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      World War II Boy
      (the theme from 'Zaat')

      Written and performed by Jamie DeFrates and Barry Hodgin

    User reviews97

    Review
    Top review
    2/10
    How many titles will I hear this movie as?
    I first read about this movie as being called ZaAt. Then I actually watch it under the name "Attack of the Swamp Monsters." THEN I hear about it once again as The Blood Island of Dr. Z as showed on MST 3k. I have not seen the MST 3k version of this movie, but one has to admit, they would have a LOT to work with. The lighting of this movie was terrible, the kill scenes were very short, the mask! Well, the mask is very self explanatory.

    One thing that boggled my mind was after the monster tipped the boat, there were two people floating in the water, while one scrambled to shore. One person in the water was still moving their hands even though it's my best guess that the catfish monster killed them. And then when the monster went up on the land to kill the other person, HE DIDN'T EVEN TOUCH THE PERSON!!! It looked like he just swept a bug off of her chest and she just went limp!!! What?!? I'm no corroner, but I know that somebody doesn't die from being brushed, even if it is by a catfish type monster. My biggest complaint as in every 70's movie, was the lighting. I have never seen worse lighting in my life. You could use the indiglo of a watch and see what was happening better than the lighting from this movie. But what was so bad about it was that there was bad lighting during scenes that looked like they were important, like the fight scene between the people of INPET (shoulda been named "INEPT") and the monster. That looked like it could have been a big scene, if only we could have seen what was going on. And how about those fresh water underwater scenes, you know, with the coral and tropical fish and currents and all. That must have seen some fresh water pond to house coral. Last time I checked, coral doesn't grow in fresh water, never mind that it grew in a pond.

    Well, I'll let you watch to enjoy the rest of the movie, although I do suggest you go out and rent the non-MST 3k version, just because sometimes it's fun to enjoy a movie without someone telling you what's funny about it.
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    5
    • nhlgumby
    • Jan 3, 2002

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    • Release date
      • January 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Attack of the Swamp Creatures
    • Filming locations
      • Marineland of Florida - 9600 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Marineland, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Barton Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $75,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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