Summary
A horrifying hybrid of genetic science and nature has taken over the Louisiana bayou, leaving terror in its wake! In the heat of the summer, what began as an day of boating and bikinis changes drastically when a school of genetically enhanced snakehead fish finds their way into Black Briar Swamp.
Good for
- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Teens
Skip it if
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 24GoodWatch 31
IMDb3.2
Audience score15%
Running time
1 h 26 min
Shorter than most horror movies, −9 min on the typical 95
typical 9586Half of all horror movies run 88–103 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 71 more
Released
2014
June 28, 2014
12 years ago
Genres
HorrorScience FictionLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesStrong
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 5 moreDirecting · 1
- Don E. FauntLeRoy Director
Writing · 1
- Greg Mitchell Writer
Production · 1
- Joe Kirkpatrick Key Set Production Assistant
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