Piranha 3D
dir. Alexandre Aja · 2010
Plot
Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break celebration. But then, an earthquake opens an underwater chasm, releasing an enormous swarm of ancient Piranha that have been dormant for thousands of years, now with a taste for human flesh. This year, there's something more to worry about than the usual hangovers and complaints from locals, a new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria.
Why watch
A sudden earthquake opens a chasm beneath Lake Victoria, unleashing a swarm of ancient piranhas just as the town swells with spring break revelers. As the party atmosphere turns into a fight for survival, the film oscillates between laugh-out-loud moments and genuine horror, creating a unique blend of comedy and terror.