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Lake Placid (1999), Director: Steve Miner, Rated R for language, crocodile attacks

You'll never know what bit you.

Film ClipStarring: Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, Betty White, Tim Dixon, David James Lewis, Natassia Malthe, Mariska Hargitay

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"Murders and rapes in the city, people bomb planes, can the police stop 'em? No! But feed one little cow to a crocodile..." - Mrs. Bickerman

Why watch this? This gigantic crocodile film is scary, gory and a whole lot of fun!

Plot Summary: When a scuba diver is violently attacked and killed in a remote Maine lake, a paleontologist, a game warden, and a local sheriff investigate the mysterious events. As they try to uncover the source of the danger, they encounter an eccentric millionaire obsessed with crocodiles and a cantankerous old woman who lives by the lake. Soon, they discover that a colossal, ancient predator is lurking in the depths, threatening everyone in the area, and they must figure out how to stop it.

Dad's Preview: Somehow, a monstrous crocodile finds its way into a lake, where it is being fed by a nice little old lady (wonderfully played by Bette White). However, she can't quite keep up with the ever-growing reptile's diet, so it starts gobbling up the locals. A superb cast, creative croc-effects, and some very funny dialogue, spice up this grisly creature feature.


Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures; 20th Century Fox

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