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Hunters become the hunted when illegal dynamite disturbs the ageold slumber of a carnivorous lizardman... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Kathryn Witt | ... | Annie |
| William Steis | ... | Keefer |
| Laura Banks | ... | Cahill |
| Frederick Bailey | ... | Ike |
 | Leslie Scarborough | ... | Gabby (as Leslie Huntly) |
| Henry Strzalkowski | ... | Shelton |
| Nick Nicholson | ... | Langley |
| Liza Baumann | ... | Luisa |
| Paul Holmes | ... | Ted |
| Joe Mari Avellana | ... | Blue |
| David Light | ... | Snake |
| Ronnie Patterson | ... | Guy #1 |
| David Anderson | ... | Guy #2 |
| Hero Bautista | ... | Koby |
| Ramon D'Salva | ... | Father |
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Cirio H. Santiago's Demon of Paradise is a cold, gritty film which draws parallels with the then imminent cold war. At first glance this masterpiece may be seen as a simple monster flick, such as Jaws or Godzilla. However if studied closely the immersive story and fast pace make this film a modern classic.
Set in the idealic Kihono, Hawaii which gives a great locale for the gripping story. Along with the great location a great cast appear. One shining example of this is from the late William Steins who gives a chilling earthy realism to his acting. The special effects bring the carnivorous lizard-man to life, you can truly see the rage within him. Of course the carnivorous lizard-man connotes the soviet rule. Where communism is here to wreak havoc with capitalism. Not only is this film a monster flick, it is a political point of view.
Edward Achacoso's musical score adds to the suspense of the film with its synthesised instruments which give the film a sense of un-easiness. The score is up there with others such as Blade Runner and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Cirio H. Santiago's Direction gives this film a fast pace with an intelligent storyline, which makes great viewing.
I give this film 9 stars.