★ 4 / 10
**_Dull Italian “Jaws” knockoff with a few interesting
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**_Dull Italian “Jaws” knockoff with a few interesting bits_** When several people mysteriously turn-up dead off the coast of San Diego, a killer whale trainer…
**_Dull Italian “Jaws” knockoff with a few interesting bits_**
When several people mysteriously turn-up dead off the coast of San Diego, a killer whale trainer (Bo Hopkins) suspects it’s due to the high frequency ultrasonic soundwaves used in building an underwater tunnel. Claude Akins is on hand as the sheriff.
“Tentacles” (1977) is an Italian production inspired by “Jaws” with several notable American actors to sell it. Henry Fonda’s part is a glorified cameo while John Huston’s role is negligible. A boring subplot featuring Shelley Winters is obvious padding. Bo Hopkins thus carries the film and is a likable protagonist, but the film lacks the interesting characters and cogent storytelling of “Jaws.” Some dubious dubbing doesn’t help.
There are a few highlights, such as Delia Boccardo (Vicky) and Sherry Buchanan (Judy) in the feminine department; the eccentric Italian score, which is reminiscent of Spaghetti Westerns mixed with Animals-era Pink Floyd; the haunting dead fish on the ocean floor sequence; and the inventive way the creature threat is resolved at the end.
Many films were influenced by the success of “Jaws” and were arguably just as entertaining in their own way, such as “Orca,” “Piranha,” “Jaws 2,” “Humanoids from the Deep” and “The Beast.” “Tentacles,” unfortunately, doesn’t rank with them. Yet it has its points of interest if you’re in the mood for such a flick and have already seen the others; just be braced for a lot of tedium.
The movie runs 1 hour, 42 minutes, and was shot in the San Diego area, including Pismo Beach, La Jolla, Point Loma, Shelter Island, Oceanside and Marineland of the Pacific in Rancho Palos Verdes. The well-done underwater sequences were filmed in Italy.
GRADE: C-
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★ 3 / 10
Yawn-enducing Jaws rip-off that is so dull with
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Yawn-enducing Jaws rip-off that is so dull with card-board characters with actors who could not car less and clearly there for a quick paycheck. This is one of…
Yawn-enducing Jaws rip-off that is so dull with card-board characters with actors who could not car less and clearly there for a quick paycheck. This is one of those creature features that could've been the so bad it's good variety but instead is forgettable. **1.75/5**
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★ 4 / 10
Italian monster movie about a gigantic octopus starred by American all star cast
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Inferior exploitation indirectly based on the characters created by Peter Benchley but turns out to be an absurd sea-monster film with average creation of…
Inferior exploitation indirectly based on the characters created by Peter Benchley but turns out to be an absurd sea-monster film with average creation of tension, thrills, horror, emotions and chills . Bone-chilling movie with scary scenes , lousy direction and contains similar argument screen-written to first entry directed by Steven Spielberg (Jaws) and second directed by Jeannot Swarc (Jaws 2). The film is developed in a shore community where each year 10,000 tourists visit Ocean Beach. Several people have disappeared , when appear the bodies , these are gnawed to the skeleton, the investigators have no idea which monster could do such things. This summer Ocean Beach has attracted SOMETHING ELSE! the townsfolk were terrorized by a giant octopus that threatens and attacks to pacific tourists at the local seaside and it's turning the beach into a Buffet . Two mean construction owners (Henry Fonda, Cesare Danova) made a tunnel in the underwater and disturbed its shelter . The local journalist (John Huston) tries to convince to local authorities( the sheriff played by Claude Akins) who reluctant listen him to empty the resort place , and they think he's nutty. But the large squid attacks and the victims are eaten and making a real carnage and those serving for lunch .Some adolescents are sailing on their sporting boats during celebration a regatta when the giant octopus threaten and destroy them . Then , a biologist (Bo Hopkins) helped by two killer Orcas determine to track down and kill it. He along with his pal are forced to fight for their lives in a mortal confrontation.It's an absurd rip-off with some moments that get certain creation of tension, thrills,terror , emotions and brief gore. The rotten monster octopus attacks images deliver the exciting , devouring some notorious players and united to thrilling score by Stelvio Cipriani who heightens the suspense. Mediocre performance from known Hollywood stars as Henry Fonda , Shelley Winters , John Huston and Bo Hopkins . It packs sunny and colorful cinematography by Piazzoli filmed in location in Marineland of the Pacific , Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes,Oceanside,Pismo Beach, California . The original picture ¨Jaws¨ considered a real classic obtained three Oscars well deserved, this exploitation is very inferior and results to be embarrassingly directed by Ovidio Assonitis (Piraña 2 , Beyond the door). Rating : Below than average.Other films about large squids are the followings : ¨Devil Fish¨ by Lamberto Bava , a recent version titled ¨Kraken tentacles of the deep (2006)¨ by Tibor Takacs with Charlie O'Connell and Victoria Pratt and of course the classic version ¨ 20.000 leagues under the sea¨ by Richard Flescher where appears the unforgettable giant octopus.
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