An eighteen-foot grizzly bear figures out that humans make for a tasty treat. As a park ranger tries rallying his men to bring about the bear's capture or destruction, his efforts are thwarted by the introduction of dozens of drunken hunters into the area.
Practical Effects
The bear suit is magnificent disaster cinema.
Stunts
Real helicopter chaos with zero safety regulations.
Director
William Girdler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Producer David Sheldon literally called it 'Jaws with claws' in pitches, and Universal briefly considered suing before realizing that would just advertise it.
This thing made $40 million on a $750k budget, proving America was absolutely desperate for more killer animal content after Spielberg ruined the beach for everyone.
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