Aquarium of the Dead

Aquarium of the Dead

Year: 2021

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: English

Director: Glenn Miller

Echo Score: 38
ActionComedyHorror

We’ve fallen to the bottom of the food chain A scientific mishap causes the species of an aquarium to become zombies.

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Shining Sea Aquarium, Eden Wildlife Zoo

The story unfolds primarily inside the Shining Sea Aquarium, a modern marine facility with tanks, corridors, a theater, and a basement. A transmission from the Eden Wildlife Zoo connects the aquarium to a broader biosecurity context. When the octopus outbreak begins, staff and a VIP visitor navigate lockdown, peril, and the threat of attacking, reanimated animals.

🌊 Ocean setting 🧪 Scientific facility 🧭 Emergency response

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:08

Main Characters – Aquarium of the Dead (2021)

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Eddie "Clu" Cluwirth (Vivica A. Fox)

The aquarium's security chief who oversees crisis response. He demonstrates loyalty and courage, guiding others through the lockdown and ultimately sacrificing himself in a bid to kill the octopus and protect the group.

🛡️ Security chief 💪 Loyal ally 🔥 Courageous

Dr. Karen James (Madeleine Falk)

A scientist at the aquarium who recognizes the threat posed by the octopus and helps lead their plan to reset power and escape. She uses her scientific mindset to navigate the dangers and protect her colleagues, ultimately aiding in the confrontation.

🔬 Scientist 🧭 Quick thinker 🧭 Leader

Miranda Riley (Eva Ceja)

An aquarium scientist who receives the Eden Zoo transmission and takes charge to coordinate the group’s response. She helps guide the effort to reboot the facility and survives the outbreak alongside others.

🧪 Scientist 🧭 Leader 💪 Resilient

Daniel Hanley (D. C. Douglas)

An aquarium staff member who conspires with Senator Blackburn to cut costs, misrepresenting disposal of epinephrine. His scheming contributes to the outbreak and leads to a confrontation with Miranda.

⚠️ Antagonist 💵 Greed 🕵️‍♂️ Betrayer

Senator Bailey Blackburn (Anthony Jensen)

A political figure seeking funding for the aquarium who becomes entangled in the scheme with Daniel. He is confronted with the consequences of his actions as the crisis unfolds.

🏛️ Politician 💰 Money-minded

Beth Mackenzie (Erica Duke)

Blackburn’s aide who is present through the outbreak and ultimately dies after a starfish attaches to her abdomen. Her presence highlights the human cost of the crisis.

🧭 Aide 💔 Victim

Skylar (Brandon Lee W.)

A tourist on a VIP visit who faces danger alongside the group. He is killed during a confrontation with a walrus as chaos escalates.

🧳 Tourist ⚔️ Tragic

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:08

Major Themes – Aquarium of the Dead (2021)

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🧭 Survival

A fight for survival drives the narrative as staff and visitors contend with rapidly escalating chaos inside the aquarium. The group must improvise to reset power and escape while avoiding dangerous, reanimated animals. The theme emphasizes resilience, quick thinking, and teamwork under life-threatening pressure.

💰 Greed / Cost-cutting

The outbreak is tied to human decisions, with Daniel and Senator Blackburn’s financial interests driving risky actions and deception. The film critiques how budget cuts and misguided priorities can create deadly consequences. Trust is broken as the truth of epinephrine disposal emerges and endangers everyone.

🔬 Biohazard / Mutation

The octopus and other animals are infected and reanimate, turning the aquarium into a hazard zone. The creatures’ blindness and sound-based navigation shape how the characters interact with them. The plot centers on the consequences of manipulating living systems and the peril of unknown experiments.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:08

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