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Ron Kivett (story) and
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Release Date:
April 1975 (USA) more
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Hydra will rip at your senses and plunge you into a quagmire of revulsion... more
Plot:
A mad scientist transforms himself into an aquatic killer. full summary | add synopsis
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Great 70's Fun! more (64 total)

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Also Known As:
Attack of the Swamp Creatures (USA) (bootleg title)
Blood Waters of Dr. Z (USA) (alternative title)
Dr. Z (USA) (alternative title)
Hydra (Canada: English title) (video title (bootleg title))
Legend of the Zaat Monster (USA) (alternative title)
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Runtime:
100 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Filming the movie's monster was a bit of a tongue-in-cheek affair. For shots that wouldn't show the monsters feet, Wade Popwell, the actor in the monster suit, would usually be wearing shoes. So unless we're seeing the monsters feet in a shot - it would typically be wearing tennis shoes on location. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the morgue scene, the corpse breathes. more
Quotes:
Dr. Leopold: I'll cause underwater life to triumph over all other living creatures. I will adapt myself to a permanent underwater environment. All other humans will be conquered. I can not - I WILL NOT BE STOPPED! I will select a mate with utmost care, and together we will create a whole new aquatic race. But there is no time left! more

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6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
Great 70's Fun!, 14 September 2005
Author: librachild from San Jose, CA

This film is a testament to the low budget, independent monster/horror flicks of the 60's and 70's. Man with a grudge, Dr. Kurt Leopold, transforms himself into a murderous "man fish" reeking revenge on all who have scorned him and anyone who gets in his way. Sure, the FX are non existent, the acting and dialogue amateurish, and the monster looks incredibly inane - a "man fish" with fur around the neck and back to hide the zipper! But that's what makes these films loads of fun to watch! You have to admire these independents who often invest their life savings to produce these gems. Lots of heart and soul fuse this genre. Today's excuses for cinema with bloated corporate budgets, over production, over paid prima donna actors, and excessive FX can't compare to the spirit and zeal of this genre. Cinamatic hacks such as Spielberg, Scorsese, Lucas, and Coppola who prostitute themselves on a consistent basis can learn a lot from the likes of The Blood Waters of Dr. Z.

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