Snakehead Terror (2004)

Director:

Paul Ziller

Writer:

A.G. Lawrence (writer)

Genre:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

The fish are really biting.

Plot:

A small town, desperate to recover from hard economic times, is under threat when voracious Snakehead...

Plot Keywords:

Fish | Environmental Issues | Environmental Crime | Toxic Waste | Father Dislikes Daughter's Boyfriend

Cast

Bruce Boxleitner	...	Sheriff Patrick James
Carol Alt	...	Lori Dale
Chelan Simmons	...	Amber James
Juliana Wimbles	...	Jagger
Ryan McDonell	...	Luke
Chad Krowchuk	...	Craig (as Chad Krowchuck)
Matthew MacCaull	...	James
William B. Davis	...	Doc Jenkins
Alistair Abell	...	Sammy
Doug Abrahams	...	Deputy Clark
Brenda Campbell	...	Reporter
Gardiner Millar	...	Hunter 1
Bro Gilbert	...	Deputy Reece
P. Lynn Johnson	...	Norma
Gary Jones	...	Colin Jenkins

MPAA:

Rated R for creature violence and gore.

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

UK:15 | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 | USA:R | Netherlands:16 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Cultus Lake, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Cinetel Films

Goofs:

Continuity: When the kids are on the boat hunting the snake heads, Amber fires at least eight shots from a six shot, snub-nose revolver. Her friend then grabs the gun and fires two more shots from it without reloading.

Movie Connections:

References Jaws (1975)

Actually enjoyable

The Sci-fi channel is not known for Emmy winning TV fare; if you want the worst in creature features or the most severely cut viewings of actual good films like The Abyss (1989) that it occasionally shows, then be prepared to hate the experience. Quality on that channel slipped years and years ago. And while there are plenty of terrible flicks there to add to the roster of worst film possibly ever made, some, like Supergator (2007) can take the cake. Rock Monster (2008) is another one eligible in the running. But when it comes to Snakehead Terror (2004), just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

I won't even bother to go into the plot. It's as old as the ages. But the beauty of this little gem is that is trashy and bloody and nasty and violent and it doesn't shy away from it and understands it. Definitely one of the better flicks on the Sci-fi roster! And while the CGI could use some work, and while some of the deaths and hilariously outlandish, it's all nothing but good and bloody fun that is perfect for passing the time whenever a rainy day shuts you in.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one.