Why watch?

Derek Russo and Jeff Benninghofen play two guys who show up at a lake and encounter something they really shouldn't — the creature scenes are genuinely funny because the movie doesn't take itself seriously for a second. It's horror and comedy mixed together where everything goes sideways and you're never sure whether to laugh or cringe, but you'll probably laugh anyway. 87 minutes, fast and never drags.

Who is it for?

Watch this on a night when you want something absurd and unpretentious — horror-comedy that doesn't take itself seriously. If you liked Tucker and Dale vs Evil or What We Do in the Shadows, you'll get that same vibe and mix of scares with laughs. It's got blood and goofiness in decent amounts, so not for kids, but perfect for adults hunting something niche.

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Plakat — Lake Jesup: Bonecrusher's Revenge

Lake Jesup: Bonecrusher's Revenge

2024 · 1h 27min6.316
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In 2003, Lake Jesup became the stage for a real-life horror story, as a monstrous alligator escaped from captivity and began a reign of terror. As the body count rose, a desperate hunt ensued to stop the creature.

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A group of friends heads to Lake Jesup hunting for a legendary monster — and they actually find it. Derek Russo leads the crew into the swamp where things get weird fast, mixing genuine scares with ridiculous comedy as the group realizes they're way out of their depth. Michael Houston King directs with a tone that doesn't take itself seriously but still delivers the creature chaos. If you liked Tucker and Dale vs Evil or Crawl, this scratches that same itch of ordinary people versus something way more dangerous than expected.

Why watch?

Derek Russo and Jeff Benninghofen play two guys who show up at a lake and encounter something they really shouldn't — the creature scenes are genuinely funny because the movie does…

Who is it for?

Watch this on a night when you want something absurd and unpretentious — horror-comedy that doesn't take itself seriously. If you liked Tucker and Dale vs Evil or What We Do in the…

Similar titles

If you liked how Lake Jesup takes a creature-in-the-water premise and plays it more for adventure and laughs than scares, check out Lair of the Beast or 1985's Creature — they hit…

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