Water Based Monster Movies is a favorite genre of mine. Since Lake Placid and Anaconda hit theaters, companies like TriMark/Lion's Gate and DEJ Productions have flooded the market with tales of giant Sharks, Snakes and Crocodiles. I own most of these. And, they mostly suck.
Beneath Loch Ness returns the monster to the Under Water Monster movie. Not a recognizable animal you can find in a zoo or aquarium, but one classified as other. Beneath this placid loch lies a lost world of prehistoric terror.
Patrick Bergin made a name for himself in the late 80's and early 90's with some theatrical hits, but has since made his home in the direct to video realm. And we are all the better for it. (For as long as Video Store continue to make this a viable arena.) Patrick Bergin has become a hallmark of quality in this market. I have recently purchased 6 of his movies, Curse of Dracula, The Lost World, Treasure Island, Amazon's and Gladiators, Merlin the Return, and Beneath Loch Ness, and while a couple of these are kiddie fare, they all rise above the direct to video heap.
Even though Patrick Bergin gets top billing on the box, Brian Wimmer is the main character. He and the rest of the main cast execute their parts well. When watching movies like Shark Attack 2, and Octopus, it becomes impossible to find anyone worthwhile onscreen. While in this movie, it's hard to find any weak links.
This is a fun monster movie that takes itself seriously, and is well worth watching. The effects are passable. The characters are likeable. And the story, while not breaking much new ground, moves forward well, with out any major lags, or hitches.
Beneath Loch Ness returns the monster to the Under Water Monster movie. Not a recognizable animal you can find in a zoo or aquarium, but one classified as other. Beneath this placid loch lies a lost world of prehistoric terror.
Patrick Bergin made a name for himself in the late 80's and early 90's with some theatrical hits, but has since made his home in the direct to video realm. And we are all the better for it. (For as long as Video Store continue to make this a viable arena.) Patrick Bergin has become a hallmark of quality in this market. I have recently purchased 6 of his movies, Curse of Dracula, The Lost World, Treasure Island, Amazon's and Gladiators, Merlin the Return, and Beneath Loch Ness, and while a couple of these are kiddie fare, they all rise above the direct to video heap.
Even though Patrick Bergin gets top billing on the box, Brian Wimmer is the main character. He and the rest of the main cast execute their parts well. When watching movies like Shark Attack 2, and Octopus, it becomes impossible to find anyone worthwhile onscreen. While in this movie, it's hard to find any weak links.
This is a fun monster movie that takes itself seriously, and is well worth watching. The effects are passable. The characters are likeable. And the story, while not breaking much new ground, moves forward well, with out any major lags, or hitches.