In 2003, Lake Jesup became the stage for a real-life horror story, as a monstrous alligator escaped from captivity and began a reign of terror. As the body count rose, a desperate hunt ensued to stop the creature.
Practical Effects
The gator puppet has more personality than half the cast.
Acting
Derek Russo commits to Bubba like he's hunting Oscar gold.
Writing
Dialogue so aggressively Florida it should come with humidity warnings.
Director
Michael Houston King
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The practical gator was built by a former Jim Henson apprentice who specialized in creature features for direct-to-video shark movies.
Lake Jesup is actually Florida's most alligator-infested lake, making this technically documentary-adjacent horror.
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