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Piranhaconda is an American science fiction B-movie, premiered on June 16, 2012, on the Syfy Channel.[1] It is directed by Jim Wynorski, produced by Forest King and stars Michael Madsen, Rib Hillis, Rachel Hunter and Terri Ivens.[2]

Piranhaconda
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Directed by	Jim Wynorski
Written by	Mike MacLean
Produced by	Forest King
Starring	Michael Madsen Rib Hillis Rachel Hunter
Release date	June 16, 2012 (2012-06-16) (Syfy)
Running time	85 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Cast

• Michael Madsen as Professor Lovegrove
• Rib Hillis as Jack
• Michael Swan as Pike
• Rachel Hunter as Talia
• Terri Ivens as Rose
• Shandi Finnessey as Kimmy Weston
• Chris De Christopher as Milo
• Kurt Yaeger as Gunner
• Christina DeRosa as Rachel
• Syd Wilder as Vicky

Production

The film was written by Mike MacLean, who had written Dinocroc vs. Supergator and a number of scripts for Roger Corman. Corman hired him to write the film.[3]

MacLean said "I learned from Roger that a cable movie is a different animal than a theatrical release. First and foremost, cable movies must be faster-paced. With a theatrical release, the audience has driven to the mall, bought a ticket, and fought the crowds for a seat. They've made an investment in the viewing experience, so they're not walking out on the film if it's pacing is a bit leisurely. A cable movie audience has the remote within reach... So you have to keep things moving, which means showing the creature soon and often."[3]

MacLean added that "these films must have an element of comedic irony... the effects still can't compete with the big studio blockbusters. So they're has to be a comedic undercurrent to the story. Audiences are more likely to accept a less-than-realistic effect if they know they're laughing with the filmmakers."[3]

Reception

The film received generally negative reviews.[4]

See also

• List of natural horror films#Snakes
• List of Sci Fi Pictures original films
• In Nessie & Me, the character Jack O'Grady mentions the Dinocroc/Supergator and the Piranhaconda when he encounters Nessie at the beginning of the movie. However, those three films are not related to the first one.

References

External links

• Piranhaconda at IMDb
• Piranhaconda at the TCM Movie Database
• Review at Dread Central

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