Reel Horror

A Film by Ray Peschke

When I sat down to watch the latest in sea creature horror by Cinemacabre, I have to say I was slightly apprehensive. How many good sea creature movies have there been? Not many. So, I popped in the CD and got ready to watch.

The movie jumps right into the story, something I liked already. 15 years ago the Aquanoids, a viscous race of underwater monsters, attacked and savagely murdered a number of the local town’s citizens. Jump to present day, and the Aquanoids are back and they want blood! Vanessa DuMont spots one of the sea creatures while on a dive. Now it’s up to Vanessa and her friend to warn the town. But, of course, that won’t be easy. The sleazy mayor and an evil contractor have plans of their own and the Aquanoids do not fit. They attempt to block all of Vanessa’s efforts to save the community.

This movie is pure B-Movie fun, from the sexy heroines to bloody gruesome deaths. However, there is a fine line between b-movie and a bomb. Ray Peschke does a great job in towing that line. He knows exactly when and where the line can and cannot be crossed. Just when I thought a cheesy monster was going to pop out, a fantastically hideous monster torn someone’s limbs off.

Often in movies like this the creature is a complete let down. But I was pleasantly surprised but the superb special effects job. Flesh hanging off them. Bloody claws. Razor sharp teeth. Does it get any better?

I have to give the actors a lot of credit, it’s hard to make a movie like this and be believable. One bad line reading and the movie can go down the toilet. But, thankfully, everyone in the film knows their place. One definite standout is Edwin Craig, who portrays the evil Mayor Walsh. Craig literally oozes vileness. I absolutely loved his performance, in fact he steals every scene he is in.

I had one problem with the film. The music just does not seem to compliment the movie. There were times where the music actually took me out of the film. This is the one element of the film that is, sadly, lacking. But don’t let it stop you from seeing the film.

If you like sea creature horror or people getting shot by spear guns this is the film for you. Hell, even if those aren’t your cup of tes, you should still see “Aquanoids.” It’s B-movie goodness that only Cinemacbre could bring to you.

For more information on this film go to http://www.cinemacabre.com/