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Piranhaconda

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Piranhaconda
DVD cover
Written byMike MacLean
Directed byJim Wynorski
StarringMichael Madsen
Rib Hillis
Rachel Hunter
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerForest King
Running time85 minutes
Original release
NetworkSyfy
ReleaseJune 16, 2012 (2012-06-16)

Piranhaconda is an American science fiction B-movie film 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]

Cast

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Production

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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]

Reception

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The film received generally negative reviews.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Syfy Channel - Piranhaconda". syfy.com Retrieved June 17, 2012
  2. ^ Bene, Jason (August 2015). "Roger Corman King of the Creature Feature". Delirium. No. 8. pp. 8–13.
  3. ^ a b c "Interview: Piranhaconda Writer Mike MacLean". Coming Soon. May 13, 2012.
  4. ^ Singer, Matt (June 20, 2012). "'Piranhaconda' Director Lashes Out at Critic". Indie Wire.
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