Anaconda
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PhiloNetflixfuboTVPhiloThe Underrated Spectacle of “Anaconda” (1997). With a disappointing 37% critics score and an even more surprising 24% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, “Anaconda” seems destined for the “forgotten films” pile. Yet, this serpentine thriller broke records upon release and knocked American Pie 2 from the #1 spot at the box office. As we discussed on our podcast, this film came out in 1997 when creature features were far from mainstream.
The original 1997 film Anaconda was directed by Luis Llosa, who used the Amazon jungle setting and practical effects, including animatronic snakes, to create a tense and atmospheric creature feature. Production faced significant challenges due to unpredictable Amazon river conditions, requiring the crew to adapt filming schedules and build new sets to accommodate fluctuating water levels ...
