Name: Barracuda
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1978-10-16
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Wayne Crawford, Jason Evers, Roberta Leighton, Cliff Emmich, William Kerwin

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Story

You Can Almost Hear The Screams! as the water below becomes a CHURNING DEATHBED of FLASHING TEARING TEETH!

Little coastal town is being terrorized by deadly Barracudas.

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Aquatic Horror
Small Town Terror
B-Movie Thrills
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Gory Effects
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Mystery Elements

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Directed by: Harry Kerwin
Written by: Harry Kerwin, Wayne Crawford
Produced by: Harry Kerwin, Wayne Crawford
Music by: Klaus Schulze

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Facts

October 16, 1978 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released: October 16, 1978
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 6 countries

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Questions about Barracuda

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Where can I stream Barracuda?

Shout! Factory

In the United States, Barracuda streams on Shout! Factory. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Barracuda worth watching?

29

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 4.1).

Is Barracuda okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Barracuda scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is Barracuda plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.