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Sharktopus

  • TV Movie
  • 20102010
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
7.3K
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POPULARITY
5,407
143
Sharktopus (2010)
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A half-shark, half-octopus creature created for the military, creates a whole lot of terror in Mexico while a scientist who helped create it tries to capture/kill it.A half-shark, half-octopus creature created for the military, creates a whole lot of terror in Mexico while a scientist who helped create it tries to capture/kill it.A half-shark, half-octopus creature created for the military, creates a whole lot of terror in Mexico while a scientist who helped create it tries to capture/kill it.

IMDb RATING
3.2/10
7.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,407
143
  • Director
    • Declan O'Brien
  • Writers
    • Mike MacLean
    • Stephen Niver(rewrite)
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • Kerem Bürsin
    • Sara Malakul Lane
Top credits
  • Director
    • Declan O'Brien
  • Writers
    • Mike MacLean
    • Stephen Niver(rewrite)
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • Kerem Bürsin
    • Sara Malakul Lane
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 77User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos3

    Sharktopus
    Trailer 0:17
    Sharktopus
    "Beach Attack" from Sharkotpus
    Clip 1:18
    "Beach Attack" from Sharkotpus
    Designing Sharktopus
    Featurette 1:13
    Designing Sharktopus

    Photos35

    Maija Markula in Sharktopus (2010)
    Lindsay Conklin in Sharktopus (2010)
    Sharktopus (2010)
    Sharktopus (2010)
    Eric Roberts and Sara Malakul Lane in Sharktopus (2010)
    Sara Malakul Lane and Kerem Bürsin in Sharktopus (2010)
    Sharktopus (2010)
    Kerem Bürsin in Sharktopus (2010)
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    Sharktopus (2010)
    Sharktopus (2010)
    Maija Markula in Sharktopus (2010)

    Top cast

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    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Nathan Sands
    Kerem Bürsin
    Kerem Bürsin
    • Andy Flynn
    • (as Kerem Bursin)
    Sara Malakul Lane
    Sara Malakul Lane
    • Nicole Sands
    Héctor Jiménez
    Héctor Jiménez
    • Bones
    • (as Hector Jimenez)
    Liv Boughn
    • Stacy Everheart
    Julian Gonzalez Esparza
    • Santos
    Blake Lindsey
    • Pez
    Peter Nelson
    • Commander Cox
    Maija Markula
    Maija Markula
    • Bree
    Megan Barkley
    Megan Barkley
    • Lisa
    Mary Tessa Corman
    • Bungee Jumper
    • (as Mary Corman)
    Kyle Trainor
    Kyle Trainor
    • Frat Boy
    Lindsay Conklin
    Lindsay Conklin
    • Bikini Girl with Bum
    Greg Norte
    • Gordon
    Blanca Eng Ponce
    • Maria
    • (as Blanca Ponce)
    Anna Marie Laurita
    • Young Mother
    • (as Anna Laurita)
    Jack Hzte
    • Son
    Veronica Nava Honc
    • Fire Dancer
    • Director
      • Declan O'Brien
    • Writers
      • Mike MacLean
      • Stephen Niver(rewrite)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In Caribbean legend, there is a half shark-half octopus monster known as the Lusca.
    • Goofs
      The Sharktopus has tentacles in place of a shark's tail fin. An octopus swims using a siphon under its head, not with its tentacles (which are for crawling on the ocean floor). The Sharktopus therefore lacks a means of propulsion through the water.
    • Quotes

      Captain Jack: Attention all hands. This is your captain speaking. We're getting more reports of this half shark, half octopus creature that's terrorizing the coast, but please don't panic. There is a way we can stop this thing. Virgin sacrifices. Yes, the Mexican Fish and Game Commission assures me the only way to appease this beast is to offer it a beautiful virgin, preferably 18 to 25 years old. I repeat - sharktopus wants our virgins.

    • Connections
      Edited into Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Sharktopus (Theme Song)
      (uncredited)

      Performed by The Cheetah Whores

    User reviews77

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    3/10
    Brilliant
    This has got to be one of the most bizarre things ever created since the dawn of man. Not only is is strange, it's mostly downright horrible.

    However, Eric Robert's performance is actually halfway descent and this is probably one of the most entertaining "so bad it's good" movies ever made. Just the fact that a movie with a premise like this exists is amazing.

    Furthermore, the Sharktopus is probably one of the most intriguing and complex creatures in cinematic history. Not only did I feel a deep personal connection to the Sharktopus, I feared for it. I felt that instead of trying to kill it, the characters should have tried to preserve this majestic animal.

    Overall, this is a great, though provoking film that surely will be recognized as one of the greatest films of the century. Buy this film as soon as possible and remember to always #Flex On!
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    • evan-brandao
    • Sep 12, 2018

    FAQ5

    • What is "Sharktopus" about?
    • Is 'Sharktopus' based on a book?
    • Can sharks or octopi really walk on land?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ajkulopod
    • Filming locations
      • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
    • Production company
      • New Horizons Picture
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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