Lake Placid

Synopsis

In the thrilling horror comedy 'Lake Placid', a tranquil lake is disrupted when a massive, aggressive crocodile starts terrorizing the locals. A team of unconventional experts, including a paleontologist (Bill Pullman) and a sardonic sheriff, are brought together to capture the beast. As they uncover more about the crocodile's origins, they must navigate the treacherous waters to stop the terrifying creature before more lives are lost. Filled with suspense, humor, and unexpected twists, 'Lake Placid' keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with its blend of scares and laughs.

Cast

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  Bill Pullman

  Jack Wells

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  Bridget Fonda

  Kelly Scott

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  Oliver Platt

  Hector Cyr

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  Brendan Gleeson

  Sheriff Hank Keough

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  Betty White

  Mrs. Delores Bickerman

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  David James Lewis

  Walt Lawson

Reviews

Despite mixed reviews, 'Lake Placid' managed to charm audiences with its B-movie charm and star-studded cast. Rotten Tomatoes remarked, 'Lake Placid doesn't take itself too seriously, which adds to its campy appeal', giving it a 47% rating. IMDb praised the film's ensemble cast and humor, calling it an 'entertaining creature feature' and awarded it a 5.8/10 rating. Metacritic appreciated the film's blend of horror and comedy but felt it fell short on originality, scoring it a 34/100. Fans of creature features and dark humor found 'Lake Placid' to be a fun watch despite its flaws, making it a cult favorite in the genre.