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I Tentacoli

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I Tentacoli
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1hr 42min
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1977
Synopsis: Italian filmmaker Ovidio Assonitis, who had ripped off The Exorcist with his successful Chi Sei? (1974) here turns his attentions to the post-Jaws ecokill film with silly results. The titular beast kills swimmers and divers before attacking a sailing regatta (an idea which, paradoxically, was re-appropriated for the American Jaws 2). The film's most outstanding feature is its cast, which includes John Huston, Shelley Winters, and a phoned cameo by Henry Fonda. Bo Hopkins and Claude Akins are also ... Full Synopsis
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This Italian-made Jaws knockoff is unusual but not very good. The first twenty minutes show promise: despite the inherently silly premise, the first act shows some oddball humor and unique visuals that make the proceedings interesting. Sadly, Tentacles starts to fall apart once it gets into its plot. There are too many characters, the dramatic focus drifts to and fro and director Ovidio Assonitis lets ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Tillie Turner
Will Gleason
Mr. Whitehead
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