| Piranhaconda | |
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| Written by | Mike MacLean |
| Directed by | Jim Wynorski |
| Starring | Michael Madsen Rib Hillis Rachel Hunter |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Forest King |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syfy |
| Release | June 16, 2012 (2012-06-16) |
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]
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 there 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]
The film received generally negative reviews.[4]
