Octopus 2: River of Fear

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Octopus 2: River of Fear is a 2001 action-horror sequel to Octopus . [1] It was directed by Yossi Wein and produced by Boaz Davidson. Davidson also wrote the film's screenplay.

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Plot

Dead bodies are being found in the New York Harbor. The police have no clues nor suspects until Nick and his partner realize the killer is a giant octopus. Nick confronts the octopus and wrestles it as it try to eat another victim. Nick fails and the victim is eaten. Spedders heads back to the harbor to kill the octopus. Initially, he thinks he blows up the octopus. He proceeds to rescue a bus full of children with Rachel. The octopus returns but is killed by Nick Spedding and another officer before it can attack again.

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Reception

Hell Horror said that the film "is an American horror movie that was an utter waste of my time." [2]

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References

  1. Foy, Scott. "Octopus 2: River Of Fear". Bad Movie Report. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  2. "Octopus 2: River of Fear (2001) Movie Review". Hell Horror. Retrieved 21 September 2020.