Piranha Part Two: The Spawning (1982)

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• Ken S

  
  It's funny that even through Cameron only directed for 2 weeks, you can definitely see his fingers prints on several scenes and specifically the script. The script for this movie isn't half bad, it's just executed poorly. Overall I have to say it is the best flying… More
  It's funny that even through Cameron only directed for 2 weeks, you can definitely see his fingers prints on several scenes and specifically the script. The script for this movie isn't half bad, it's just executed poorly. Overall I have to say it is the best flying piranha horror comedy out there.

• Phil H

  
  Gee Mr Cameron this film totally sucks ass!! totally hated every minute of this to be honest, its not scary, its not thrilling and its not interesting in the slightest, merely a cheap poor 'Jaws' rip off and unneeded sequel to a reasonable original 'Jaws' rip off… More
  Gee Mr Cameron this film totally sucks ass!! totally hated every minute of this to be honest, its not scary, its not thrilling and its not interesting in the slightest, merely a cheap poor 'Jaws' rip off and unneeded sequel to a reasonable original 'Jaws' rip off hehe The only thing I can say is the makeup on the eaten victims is pretty good in places and of course Lance does his best to elevate the crapola plot from whatever the hell was suppose to be going on (beats me).

• Cassandra M

  
  This really isn't too bad a film, and is certainly a worthy sequel to the original. 'Piranha' worked because it was tongue-in-cheek, making fun of the films it was parodying. 'Piranha II' tries to be more serious, but is so cheesy that it manages, by default,… More
  This really isn't too bad a film, and is certainly a worthy sequel to the original. 'Piranha' worked because it was tongue-in-cheek, making fun of the films it was parodying. 'Piranha II' tries to be more serious, but is so cheesy that it manages, by default, to be just as effective. This time round the Piranha have moved from the river and are in the sea, able to fly as a result of scientists crossing genes to make the ultimate killing machine. After the opening scene which is similar to the one in Jaws 2, (except here the two divers are lovers trying for some underwater coupling), the film introduces a variety of characters, most of which are surprisingly endearing in a 'B' movie kind of way; particularly two topless good-time girls who get provisions from a stuttering chef with the promise of a threesome. Lance Henriksen, who continued a lucrative association with Cameron, plays the police chief, who is a hybrid of Brody from 'Jaws' and Colonel Kilgore from 'Apocalypse Now'. He valiantly plays a straight role as all around him descends into chaotic fun. The flying piranha attack like vampire bats, going for the throats of their luckless victims; whilst they also have Alien-like trends, one bursting out of a dead body to attack a nurse. As can be gathered, I found this film great fun - most production values are of a reasonable standard, particularly the underwater photography. The piranha themselves are a disappointment, but they play second fiddle to the characters and storyline. People who slate the film need to watch the likes of 'Barracuda' or 'Evil in the Deep', both of which are fathoms below 'Piranha II'. Any film with dialogue like "Do you dive on your first date?" gets the thumbs up from me

• Brian D

  
  Funny and silly from james carmron in his 1st film!

• Steven V

  
  Piranha II: The Spawning is a sequel to the 1978 classic Piranha directed by Joe Dante and produced by Roger Corman, the sequel was pretty good movie. The plot is a serious muddle. This movie packed with suspense, amazing special effects, and featuring a heroic performance by Lance… More
  Piranha II: The Spawning is a sequel to the 1978 classic Piranha directed by Joe Dante and produced by Roger Corman, the sequel was pretty good movie. The plot is a serious muddle. This movie packed with suspense, amazing special effects, and featuring a heroic performance by Lance Henriksen.

• Deb S

  
  In a nutshell, the film tells the story of ignorant resort-owners who refuse to give up their profits when tourists on a sunny island start to die. The piranhas (deadly, human flesh-eating fish of the Amazon) are a military experiment gone wrong (yea that figures) of fish that have… More
  In a nutshell, the film tells the story of ignorant resort-owners who refuse to give up their profits when tourists on a sunny island start to die. The piranhas (deadly, human flesh-eating fish of the Amazon) are a military experiment gone wrong (yea that figures) of fish that have wings and can fly out of water and live hours on dry land and in salt water! As demonstrated in one scene where the piranha jumps out of a corpse's chest that has been lying in the morgue for an entire day....grabs a new victim by the throat....devours her entirely and then cheerfully flies through the window, back to the sea. Featuring a heroic performance by Lance Henriksen (Who would later appear in movies like The Terminator and Aliens) and Tricia O'Neil as Anne Kimbrough, a scuba diving instructor who makes the horrific discovery! Directed by James Cameron (Yes! The James Cameron of Avatar, Terminator, Titantic and Aliens) his second film featured more nudity then any of other films. (Zenogenesis - 1978 was his first) At least James Cameron made all mistakes he could have made in one film which led him to more outstanding works so perhaps it's best we leave this one alone. Watch it if you want to see a love-making session in the deep blue or some pretty girls dressed in skimpy bathing attire(or none at all). Lesson Learned: It's possible to have sex underwater.

• Chad R

  
  Some how flying fish and piranhas got together, put on a little Barry White, broke out the Strawberry Hill Boones Farm and GOT IT ON! The result? This movie...Yep. Watched this LOOOONG ago. Don't remember it being a epic masterpiece. More of a chicks in bikinis getting… More
  Some how flying fish and piranhas got together, put on a little Barry White, broke out the Strawberry Hill Boones Farm and GOT IT ON! The result? This movie...Yep. Watched this LOOOONG ago. Don't remember it being a epic masterpiece. More of a chicks in bikinis getting eaten 80's style by flying piranhas. Now have to rent it again on friends recommendation. didn't realize this was Jame Cameron's first.

• Marcus W

  
  It sounds crap and probably should be but the talent of a young James Cameron, here in his debut, raises this film. It's also chock full or irony: at the start there are two divers swimming around a sunken ship, and the film was written by H.A.Milton. There's also a strong… More
  It sounds crap and probably should be but the talent of a young James Cameron, here in his debut, raises this film. It's also chock full or irony: at the start there are two divers swimming around a sunken ship, and the film was written by H.A.Milton. There's also a strong lead female/mother, and the same edditing tricks he used in Aliens to make five fish look like twenty. And you don't see the fish that often either. It's as if he knows they look cheap and rubbery so minimalises their appearances, instead choosing to focus more on a wide range of characters - while also invoking Jaws. Oh, and Lance Henriksen is in it as well, being brilliant.

• Leo L

  
  Slightly interesting, but not as strong in intrigue as the first.

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