tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post7435709817915212268..comments2024-03-27T20:35:30.401-07:00Comments on Cool Ass Cinema: Alligator (1980) reviewvenoms5http://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-24893588644429620152018-01-19T13:21:26.033-08:002018-01-19T13:21:26.033-08:00I remember watching Alligator on TV on ABC as a ki...I remember watching Alligator on TV on ABC as a kid and it was terrifying to say the least. Had nightmares about giant alligators stalking the streets afterwards.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167579965454702259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-26878977078300917532009-11-10T05:12:08.775-08:002009-11-10T05:12:08.775-08:00Me, too, DAMIN. I have seen the film numerous time...Me, too, DAMIN. I have seen the film numerous times since first catching it back in the early 80's as the ABC Sunday night movie. They don't make'em like this anymore. Thanks for stopping by!venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-58110472995936841262009-11-10T04:47:20.085-08:002009-11-10T04:47:20.085-08:00This is one of those movies you can watch over and...This is one of those movies you can watch over and over, at least I can. I love movies of this type. This tends to be one of the movies I throw in when there is nothing on TV. I have watched it many, many times and will continue to, especially since there is minimal sex and swearing in it. That alone makes it a great movie.Information Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915698774704463006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-35543006779695006512009-06-12T16:34:26.853-07:002009-06-12T16:34:26.853-07:00Hey, Carl. ISLAND OF THE FISHMEN is coming from My...Hey, Carl. ISLAND OF THE FISHMEN is coming from Mya, a new DVD company that's been suspect as to their legitimacy. Supposedly the print is a port of the NoShame Italy disc which is the one I have. There's also a 60 minute doc on the making of the film which sadly, has no English subs. Shame on NoShame for that one. If you didn't like Martino's ALLIGATOR RIVER, you may not like this film, either, however, the fantasy elements may win you over.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-90307837991978291832009-06-12T16:31:36.578-07:002009-06-12T16:31:36.578-07:00No but Ive been desperately seeking it out, I unde...No but Ive been desperately seeking it out, I understand its going to be coming to R1 soon so Im stoked!I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-5410638470273571322009-06-11T20:39:24.804-07:002009-06-11T20:39:24.804-07:00I hear ya J. Astro. I remember seeing the trailer ...I hear ya J. Astro. I remember seeing the trailer for it on tv and really wanting to see it in the theater. Next thing I knew it was playing on television which is where I saw it the first time on its premier on ABC.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-27957813595635519222009-06-11T16:45:17.890-07:002009-06-11T16:45:17.890-07:00Warm fuzzies all around for the cold reptilian awe...Warm fuzzies all around for the cold reptilian awesomeness of "ALLIGATOR", one of the very first flicks I was allowed to stay up extra late & watch (on Cinemax, even!)J. Astrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572640647802774445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-91806281680202052352009-06-10T17:33:58.975-07:002009-06-10T17:33:58.975-07:00Be prepared for one of the worst cinema experience...Be prepared for one of the worst cinema experiences before checking out CROCODILE (1979). If you enjoy thoroughly terrible movies, you may derive a few chuckles from it especially the wildly changing size of the creature. Sometimes it's Godzilla sized and others it looks to be 40 or 50 feet in length. There's also a sequel which I don't think got released here.<br /><br />I first saw BIG ALLIGATOR RIVER on the Late Movie back in 1981 or '82. It played on tv as THE GREAT ALLIGATOR and the subsequent VHS from Gorgon bore the same title. It's a bit slow here and there, but I really enjoyed the locations and Barbara Bach all wet wasn't so bad, either. Have you seen Martino's other jungle movie completing his unofficial adventure trilogy? It's called ISLAND OF THE FISHMEN. A lot of the same cast from BIG ALLIGATOR RIVER. It's a bit slow as well but it has lots of different elements to sustain interest. I reviewed it here as well.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-34998237650248269222009-06-10T17:06:32.942-07:002009-06-10T17:06:32.942-07:00Im still considering checking out Chorake or whate...Im still considering checking out Chorake or whatever the hell the original title for Crocodile was, but Big Alligator River was a sad disappointment considering how much I love many of Martinos other filmsI Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-91331233752701276202009-06-09T19:17:09.210-07:002009-06-09T19:17:09.210-07:00Hi, Carl. That party scene is a riot. The editing ...Hi, Carl. That party scene is a riot. The editing in this scene is really good as well giving the impression the big gator is covering a lot of ground. There's so many other good scenes in the film, too. It's definitely a favorite of mine.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-65710990661591622292009-06-09T19:04:52.709-07:002009-06-09T19:04:52.709-07:00Excellent review, Alligator is one of the best gia...Excellent review, Alligator is one of the best giant killer animal films in the genre, with FX that will really impress any fan that has missed it. I love the party scene, it is over the top but played completely seriously.I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.com