During the 70's, some Komodo Dragon eggs were dumped on an North Carolina island. Somehow, the baby Komodos survived, and twenty years later they have grown up and taken over the island for themselves. Young Patrick has lost his parents and his dog to the lizards, but didn't see them himself, which has left him traumatized. Now, with his therapist Victoria, they return to confront his fears.
Practical Effects
Real Komodo dragons plus animatronics = charmingly unconvincing magic.
Acting
Jill Hennessy commits harder than this movie deserves. Respect.
Director
Michael Lantieri
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Michael Lantieri won an Oscar for Jurassic Park's dinosaur effects. This was his only directing credit. Coincidence?
The Komodos were played by real monitor lizards, some reaching 8 feet. The 'attack' sequences required handlers to dangle raw meat just out of frame.
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