Killer Crocodile

Killer Crocodile

Year: 1989

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: Fabrizio De Angelis

HorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsSci-fi horror creatures and aliensExtreme gory horror and cannibalismGory gruesome and slasher horror

In a remote tropical delta, a team of environmentalists arrives to investigate illegal toxic‑waste dumping, only to discover the murky waters conceal a massive, ravenous crocodile. With the local officials corrupt and unhelpful, the scientists quickly find themselves the intended dinner.

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Timeline & Setting – Killer Crocodile (1989)

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Location

tropical island, polluted wetland, nearby village

The setting centers on a tropical island where a polluted wetland is tainted by barrels of radioactive waste. Ecologists trek through the swamp and camp in the surrounding woods, trying to uncover the source of the contamination. A nearby village and river port provide a stark contrast, showing how locals and authorities respond to the ecological crisis.

🏝️ Island 🧭 Exploration 🌊 Environment

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Main Characters – Killer Crocodile (1989)

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Judge

The local law enforcement official who downplays the crocodile threat and resists taking decisive action. He is accused of being influenced by the company responsible for the waste, and his attempts to stay neutral are challenged by both criminals and scientists. His stance reflects a tension between duty and corrupting pressures in the town.

⚖️ Justice 💼 Corruption 🌊 Environment

Pamela

A member of the ecologists’ team who pushes for action and questions the official response. She accuses Judge of being paid off by the dumping company and advocates for investigating the crocodile as a potential endangered discovery. She is pragmatic and outspoken as the tension between science and crime escalates.

🔬 Scientist 🧭 Investigation 🌿 Ecology

Kevin

An ecologist who initially questions the severity of the threat but eventually agrees that the crocodile should be killed for safety. He becomes a practical voice in the group, balancing concern for wildlife with the need to protect the expedition and locals.

🧭 Investigation 🌊 Survival 🧬 Mutation

Joe

A resident hunter who arrives on the scene, assesses the situation, and helps the ecologists pursue the crocodile. He represents local knowledge and a more rugged approach to dealing with the threat, ultimately aiding in the pursuit.

🗺️ Guide 🐾 Predator 🔥 Courage

Bob

An ecologist who theorizes that the crocodile’s enormous size results from radiation exposure. He is pragmatic and scientifically curious but meets a tragic end when the creature attacks.

🧭 Skeptic 🐊 Predator 🌳 Nature

Mark

An ecologist who is eager to photograph the crocodile, driven by curiosity and the lure of a discovery. He participates in the risky attempts to document the creature while the danger rises around them.

📷 Photographer 🎯 Curiosity 🌄 Adventure

Foley

A shady operator involved in the illegal dumping schemes. He dismisses the danger and intensifies the conflict between the criminals and the investigators, ultimately meeting a violent end at the crocodile’s claws.

💵 Greed 🃏 Deception 🔥 Danger

Pathologist

A town doctor who analyzes the fallen and damaged, suggesting possible causes of death ranging from animal attack to propeller injuries. He provides medical context to the investigators’ observations and helps distinguish natural and human-caused harm.

🏥 Medical 🧬 Forensics 🧪 Science

Conchita

A local guide who searches for the missing Candy and encounters the deadly crocodile. Her disappearance and death become a turning point, underscoring the real danger the team faces in the swamp.

🌿 Knowledge 💔 Sacrifice 🗺️ Guide

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Major Themes – Killer Crocodile (1989)

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🧪 Pollution

Barrels of radioactive waste dumped into the wetland trigger a chain of deadly events and ecological imbalance. The ecologists attempt to study the effects while realizing the danger to themselves and the wider environment. The film uses the mutated predator as a dramatic consequence of unchecked pollution. The pursuit underscores the cost of corporate negligence on fragile ecosystems.

💵 Greed

A central tension arises from the belief that money and power influence decisions about the waste dumping. The local Judge faces pressure from the corporation, while shady characters like Foley push for continued dumping. The narrative critiques how greed undermines public safety and environmental protection. Conflict between profit and preservation drives much of the plot.

🐊 Survival

Humans and wildlife clash as the gigantic crocodile terrorizes the swamp. The ecologists debate whether to kill the creature or protect it as a possible endangered discovery, highlighting the ethics of intervention. The group adapts to a dangerous environment where every decision could be deadly. In the climax, human ingenuity—using a propeller—defeats the predator, illustrating resilience in the face of nature's unpredictability.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:37

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