Orca: The Killer Whale
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Orca (1977)
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Terror just beneath the surface
Orca (also known as Orca: The Killer Whale) is a 1977 American adventure horror film directed by Michael Anderson and produced by Dino De Laurentiis, starring Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, and Will Sampson. It is based on Arthur Herzog's novel of the same name. The film follows a male orca whale tracking down and getting revenge on a captain for killing the whale's pregnant mate.
Reception towards the film was unfavorable by critics and audiences alike to due to its similarities to Jaws at the time, released two years prior. Upon release the film received only minor theatrical success, but in recent years the film has achieved a cult following among fans of the natural horror subgenre
Orca (also known as Orca: The Killer Whale) is a 1977 American adventure horror film directed by Michael Anderson and produced by Dino De Laurentiis, starring Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, and Will Sampson. It is based on Arthur Herzog's novel of the same name. The film follows a male orca whale tracking down and getting revenge on a captain for killing the whale's pregnant mate.
Reception towards the film was unfavorable by critics and audiences alike to due to its similarities to Jaws at the time, released two years prior. Upon release the film received only minor theatrical success, but in recent years the film has achieved a cult following among fans of the natural horror subgenre
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