Piranha (2010) 6/10

Starring : Elisabeth Shue, Adam Scott, Jerry O’Connell
Director : Alexandre Aja
Running Time : 85 mins

When an earthquake opens up an underwater cavern, it lets loose a whole host of prehistoric piranha which soon start feeding on the locals. Upon discovering their presence, Sheriff Julie Forester (Shue) tries desperately to find a way to kill the flesh-eating fish, but with it being Spring Break at the beach there’s a lot of people on their menu.

This was actually better than I expected. In spite of the hokey plot, unnecessary nudity, and made-for-3D death scenes that look incredibly over the top, I still found this to be a fun filled horror packed with enough ridiculous death scenes to keep even the most hardened monster movie fan entertained.

You’ll like this if you liked : Lake Placid

Infestation (2009) 7/10

Starring : Christopher Marquette, Brooke Nevin, Kinsey Packard
Director : Kyle Rankin
Running Time : 88 mins

When he is called into his boss’s office, Cooper (Marquette) is knocked unconscious by a strange concussive force. When he wakes up, he finds himself trapped in strange webbing, as are his co-workers, and the office is teeming with three-foot long bugs! He manages to wake up some similarly afflicted people and together they are forced to take on the bugs...

This is a silly movie in the vein of Tremors, but I still found it quite entertaining. Marquette is perfect as the reluctant hero of the piece, and the supporting cast of stereotypes really make this work. Don’t expect Shakespeare, just sit back, relax and enjoy this comedy horror for what it is.

You’ll like this if you liked : Tremors