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Zaat

  • 1971
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
2.2/10
5.4K
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Zaat (1971)
HorrorSci-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.

  • Directors
    • Don Barton
    • Arnold Stevens
  • Writers
    • Ron Kivett
    • Lee O. Larew
    • Don Barton
  • Stars
    • Marshall Grauer
    • Wade Popwell
    • Paul Galloway
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    2.2/10
    5.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Don Barton
      • Arnold Stevens
    • Writers
      • Ron Kivett
      • Lee O. Larew
      • Don Barton
    • Stars
      • Marshall Grauer
      • Wade Popwell
      • Paul Galloway
    • 101User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Marshall Grauer
    • Dr. Kurt Leopold
    Wade Popwell
    Wade Popwell
    • The Monster
    Paul Galloway
    • Sheriff Lou Krantz
    Gerald Cruse
    • Marine Biologist Rex
    Sanna Ringhaver
    Sanna Ringhaver
    • INPIT Agent Martha Walsh
    Dave Dickerson
    • INPIT Agent Walker Stevens
    Rich Valliere
    Rich Valliere
    • Deputy Sheriff
    • (as Archie Valliere)
    Nancy Lien
    • Girl Camper
    Russell Holcomb
    Gloria Brady
    Del Galloway
    Hal Nearhoof
    Jim Merrill
    • Boy on porch
    Elizabeth Barton
    • Girl on porch
    Bob Knowles
    Carol Thompson
    Jack Weatherford
    Doug Thomas
    • Reporter
    • Directors
      • Don Barton
      • Arnold Stevens
    • Writers
      • Ron Kivett
      • Lee O. Larew
      • Don Barton
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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: The formula they all laughed at - Z sub A, A sub T... ZaAt!

    • 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
      Edited into Robot Bride of Manos (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      World War II Boy
      (the theme from 'Zaat')

      Written and performed by Jamie DeFrates and Barry Hodgin

    User reviews101

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    I thought it was okay

    Well, no, actually it's an abominable movie, but odd in an interesting way -- I suppose partly because of the filmmakers' ineptitude. If it's riffing off of Frankenstein, why does the catfish creature have to find attractive women to try and mutate into fish brides? Where does that beauty go once you've been mutated into a fish?

    And how was I supposed to feel when he breaks into a pharmacy and starts knocking things over? Eerie screeching came over the soundtrack as though this were a moment suffused with inner psychological drama, but maybe the suit the guy had to wear fragmented his performance so much that this really didn't get communicated.

    I think if I'd watched this without the puppets, I'd have permanently lost my mind. That's got to count for SOMETHING.
    • Highway-6
    • May 5, 1999
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    • Release date
      • January 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hydra
    • Filming locations
      • Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Barton Films
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    • Budget
      • $75,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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