Review
From the director of Spawn comes this b-movie cheesefest that ups the schlocky monster movie angle on what else but the dreaded snakefish. Gore fans will be pleased to know that this junker delivers a healthy dose of the red stuff, even if the deaths aren't really all that inventive. Since originality probably won't be what audiences are looking for in this straight-to-DVD horror outing, they should be pleased with what numerous grisly deaths there are. As far as the acting, you've got a great Denzel Washington wannabe in Toby Kittles, while China Chow does well at heating up the insect-infested Bayou with her now-you-see-it, now-you-don't bikini. Director Mark Dippe lends his well-trained FX eye to the production, helping to give the creatures a much more realized look than say, your regular Boa Vs. Python direct-to-DVD productions. Frankenfish is pretty standard when it's all said and done with, but it does move quite fast and is a fairly entertaining creature flick by the time the credits roll. Keep your ears peeled at the end for the rap theme song "No One Can Hide, where the MC warns of "sea demons that want to take your life," which should be a perfect addition to any horror tie-in playlists out there, right next to Waxwork II's end rap and virtually every classic 80's heavy-metal horror theme song available. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
Synopsis
The Louisiana Bayou can be a dangerous place, but it's not just the gators that you need to watch out for anymore! When a series of horribly mutilated bodies are discovered along the river bank, authorities soon discover that a school of gigantic genetically engineered snakehead fish have found a new home in the previously calm waters. In addition to having a hearty appetite for human flesh, these powerful fish have been crossbred with a deadly snake -- giving them the terrifying ability to stalk their prey in and out of the water. When these man-eating mutants can stalk man in his natural environment, it's only a matter of time before humans move one step down on the food chain. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide