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A gaggle of lethal and mysterious predatory sea beasts from the darkest depths of the ocean floor come onto dry land to attack and feast on the residents of a previously sleepy bay village community. Director Paul Ziller, who also co-wrote the derivative, but engrossing script with Neil Elman, relates the entertaining story at a snappy pace, takes time to develop the plausible working class characters, generates a good deal of tension, and delivers a generous amount of surprisingly graphic gore (one woman gets her head bitten off and the creatures leave behind the torn up bodies of their victims). The solid low-key acting by the capable cast keeps the movie buzzing: Corin Nemec makes for a credible rugged blue collar hero as struggling fisherman Will McKenna, the cute Miriam MacDonald contributes a winningly feisty portrayal as Will's spunky daughter Carly, Daniel Wister registers nicely as likable hunk Danny, and Camille Sullivan does well as earnest and helpful marine biologist Arden, plus there are sturdy turns from Gwynyth Walsh as concerned harbor master Barbara, Brent Strait as grizzled old drunk Ben, Gary Hudson as the amiable Sheriff Jay McKenna, Brandon Jay McLaren as the easygoing Drew, and Roman Podhora as obnoxious antagonistic jerk Roy. The CGI effects are okay and the monsters look pretty cool. The sharp cinematography by Mahlon Todd Williams boasts plenty of gnarly creature POV shots. Chuck Cirino's energetic ominous score does the spirited shuddery trick. A really fun little flick.
score 8/10
Woodyanders 5 November 2012
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