Devil Fish (1984)

A marine biologist, a dolphin trainer, a research scientist, and a local sheriff try to hunt down a large sea monster, a shark/octopus hybrid, that is devouring swimmers and fishermen off a south Florida coast.

Director:

Lamberto Bava (as John Old Jr.)

Writers:

Lamberto Bava (additional material), Gianfranco Clerici (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Sopkiw, Valentine Monnier, Gianni Garko

Cast

Cast overview:
Michael Sopkiw	...	Peter
Valentine Monnier	...	Dr. Stella Dickens
Gianni Garko	...	Sheriff Gordon (as John Garko)
William Berger	...	Prof. Donald West
Iris Peynado	...	Sandra Hayes
Lawrence Morgant	...	Dr. Davis Barker
Cinzia de Ponti	...	Florinda (as Cinthia Stewart)
Paul Branco	...	Miller
Dagmar Lassander	...	Sonja West

Storyline

Gruesome findings in the middle of the ocean and mysterious occurrences off the Florida Coast terrify the locals, forcing Sheriff Gordon and marine biologists, Dr Stella Dickens and Dr Bob Hogan, to investigate. More and more, as the news spreads like wildfire, the two scientists find evidence of a terrible underwater monstrosity that is devouring unsuspecting fishermen and swimmers alike, and that somehow, the West Ocean Institute has something to do with the rogue beast that roams the seabed. But, what kind of aquatic, man-eating terror stains the waters red?

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Plot Keywords:

psychotronic film | trash movie | italian exploitation | z movie | euro trash | 

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Taglines:

Sink your teeth into pure terror.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Real amputees portrayed victims of the film's monster shark.

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Goofs

At 44:53, the Seaquarium is shown dropping anchor, while at 45:50 the Seaqarium is shown under way, then moments later, at anchor again. All of this occurs while the crew is ruminating on coiling ropes, or having a beer.

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Quotes

Dr. Janet Bates: I can simply say, that the creature you have in your part of the ocean... is a 'living fossil'.

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Crazy Credits

The "Devil Fish" version shows the title twice at the beginning; once just after the attack on the boat and once during the opening credits.

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Connections

Featured in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Devil Fish (1998)

User Reviews

Fair Movie, GREAT MONSTER

You have got to see this foreign film, the concept is a company genetically crossed a octopus with the DNA of a prehistoric shark. Now it has escaped and is terrorizing the boating community. The heroes only has a certain amount of time before the DNA multiplies and spawns into hundreds. The plot is major weak, the acting is not Oscar caliber ether, but the great effects makes up for the lack of story and acting.

MY RATING: OUT OF 10 STARS (10 BEING BEST)

6 AND A HALF STARS ****** 1/2

Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

14 November 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Devilfish

Filming Locations:

Filmatix, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Cinematografica, Nuova Dania Cinematografica, Filmes International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 85 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1