**_Dull Italian “Jaws” knockoff with a few interesting bits_** When several people mysteriously turn-up dead off the coast of San Diego, a killer whale trainer (Bo Hopkins) suspects it’s due to the high frequency ultrasonic soundwaves used in building an underwater tunnel. Claude Akins is on hand as the sheriff. “Tentacles” (1977) is an Italian production inspired by “Jaws” with several notable American actors…
Tentacles (1977)
It's Turning the Beach ... Into a Buffet!
Several people disappear from and at the sea. Their bodies are found gnawed to the skeleton, even the marrow is missing. The scientists have no idea which animal could do such things. Dr. Turner begins to suspect that the company which builds a tunnel beneath the bay might have poisoned the environment and caused an octopus to mutate to giant dimensions...
Top Cast
John Huston
Ned Turner
Shelley Winters
Tillie Turner
Bo Hopkins
Will Gleason
Henry Fonda
Mr. Whitehead
Delia Boccardo
Vicky Gleason
Cesare Danova
John Corey
Alan Boyd
Mike
Sherry Buchanan
Judy
Franco Diogene
Chuck
Marc Fiorini
Don
Helena Mäkelä
Jamie's Mother
Claude Akins
Robards
Alessandro Poggi
Roberto Poggi
Giancarlo Nacinelli
Consolato Marciano
Reviews
Yawn-enducing Jaws rip-off that is so dull with card-board characters with actors who could not car less and clearly there for a quick paycheck. This is one of those creature features that could've been the so bad it's good variety but instead is forgettable. **1.75/5**
FAQ about Tentacles
What is Tentacles about?
Several people disappear from and at the sea. Their bodies are found gnawed to the skeleton, even the marrow is missing. The scientists have no idea which animal could do such things. Dr. Turner begins to suspect that the company which builds a tunnel beneath the bay might have…
When was Tentacles released?
Tentacles was released in 1977.
What genres does Tentacles belong to?
Tentacles is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction, Adventure, Action.
Who stars in Tentacles?
The cast of Tentacles includes John Huston, Shelley Winters, Bo Hopkins, Henry Fonda, Delia Boccardo.