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Jaws ripoff? Nah, this is Jaws with a government conspiracy AND toxic waste. Buckle up, fish fans.
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Barracuda (1978)

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Overview

HorrorThriller

Little coastal town is being terrorized by deadly Barracudas.

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Content warning
monsterunderwatersea monstermutantoceananimal attackwater monsterscuba divingdiverbarracuda
corporate greedenvironmental destructionsmall-town corruptiongovernment experimentation

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Real barracudas menacing actors who clearly feared for their lives.

Direction

Director Harry Kerwin somehow made fish scary-ish.

Best for:Friends: Mystery Science Theater-style roast night with snacks.·Solo: 3am 'why did I buy this' curiosity viewing.·Background: Fold laundry to vaguely menacing underwater shots.
Heads up:Violence: 1970s animal attack gore; some actual fish-on-human chaos.·Triggers: Mutant conspiracy includes medical experimentation backstory.
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Director

Harry Kerwin

ReleasedOct 16, 1978
Runtime1h 38m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feellight
Republic Pictures
American General Pictures

Top Cast

Wayne Crawford

Wayne Crawford

Mike Canfield

Jason Evers

Jason Evers

Dr. Elliot Snow

Roberta Leighton

Roberta Leighton

Liza Williams

Cliff Emmich

Cliff Emmich

Lester

William Kerwin

William Kerwin

Sheriff Ben Williams

Bert Freed

Bert Freed

Jack

Barbara Keegan

Barbara Keegan

Maggie Snow (as Bobbie Ellyne Kosstrin)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Wayne Crawford also co-wrote and co-produced; he basically willed this movie into existence between actual jobs.

Cultural

Released during the brief 'nature run amok' boom post-Jaws, when every studio needed a killer something—ants, frogs, rabbits, why not barracudas?

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Barracuda (1978) - Trailer

Barracuda (1978) - Trailer

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