Fisherman Chen Yue is hired to sail a group of people, including photographer Zhong Ming, to a party on an ocean island. Upon arrival, the island is attacked by a massive deep-sea python, killing anyone it finds. Chen Yue and Zhong Ming must work together to lead the survivors out of danger in a fight for survival.
Practical Effects
The python puppet deserves its own credit and apology.
Editing
74 minutes of pure 'we have no time for character development.'
Acting
Wang Zhao commits to fisherman hero like it's Shakespeare.
Director
Wang Qing
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Wang Qing reportedly shot this in 15 days on a converted fishing vessel with a crew of 12.
Released during China's 2023 'monster movie boom,' when low-budget creature features dominated streaming platforms to compete with Hollywood blockbusters without the budget.
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