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Hydra
2009 94 min United States of America R 16+
★4.9
TV Movie, Horror, Science Fiction, Action, Fantasy
Director: Andrew Prendergast
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Description
The Most Dangerous Game formula gets a monstrous twist as the mythical Hydra turns the tables on a group of wealthy human-hunters. Kidnapped along with three ex-convicts, former Marine Tim Nolan is transported to a deserted island where the super rich pay a fortune to hunt human prey. But this island isn't exactly deserted; it's actually home to Hydra the Beast!
Budget:
$700,000
Starring
George Stults
Actor
Dawn Olivieri
Actor
Michael Shamus Wiles
Actor
Key opinion
Hydra is widely regarded as a bottom-tier, low-budget production that fails to deliver on both its monster-movie premise and its human-centered thriller narrative. With derivative plotting and poor technical execution, the film is viewed as a tedious and unrewarding experience.
| Screenplay | The film relies on a collection of tired, derivative tropes from the action and revenge genres. | |
| Production | The computer-generated monster effects are poor, poorly integrated into the environments, and visually unconvincing. | |
| Acting | The performances are universally cited as terrible, featuring characters that viewers find unlikeable. | |
| Pacing | The film lacks sufficient monster action to sustain interest, leaving viewers bored and disappointed. | |
| Accessibility | While some critics dismiss the film as absolute junk, a minority suggests it may function as a passably mediocre 'trash' movie for those who enjoy low-budget creature features. |