Creatures from the Abyss

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Creatures from the Abyss ★★½ Plankton 1994

After be ing stranded on a raft, five young people board an abandoned yacht, which is actu ally an oceanographic research vessel where very strange fish were being stud ied. The youngsters decide to make the yacht their party-place, but things get nasty once they realize that killer fish are running wild on board the ship. As if that weren't bad enough, exposure to these aquatic nasties causes humans to mutate into monsters! On the surface (?!), this looks like the average Italian thriller, with bad acting, atrocious dubbing, and lackluster pacing, but the odd plot concerning mutant plankton and the fact that the movie consistently crosses the line with its disturbing special effects make it stand out. The timid will find the last act revolting, but those looking for a throwback to the goresoaked '80s will love it. 86m/C DVD . IT