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Sabretooth
2002 90 min United States of America R 18+
★5.2
Horror, Science Fiction, Action
Director: James D.R. Hickox
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Description
Using fossilized DNA, a scientist resurrects one of nature's most fearsome predators, a sabretooth tiger. Scientific ambition turns deadly, however, when the creature escapes and begins savagely stalking its prey - the human race.
Starring
David Keith
Actor
Vanessa Angel
Actor
John Rhys-Davies
Actor
Key opinion
Sabretooth is a low-budget creature feature that struggles with derivative storytelling and poor technical execution. While a niche audience appreciates its attempt to bring a unique prehistoric predator to the screen, most viewers find the film marred by unconvincing CGI and illogical plot tropes.
| Originality | The computer-generated creature effects are widely regarded as primitive and unconvincing. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on exhausted horror tropes, such as characters trapping themselves in buildings and nonsensical survivor behavior. | |
| Originality | The film utilizes a thin, derivative premise that borrows heavily from established monster-movie templates like Jurassic Park. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the cast are divided; some critics find the acting flat and static, while others feel specific performances provide a sense of charm or adequate effort. |