Woodyanders Review of Predator Island

Predator Island (2005 Video)

A really enjoyable low-budget sci-fi/horror flick

[8/10 · 4 January 2007]

Three attractive young couples go to a remote peaceful island off the coast of New England for a weekend frolic. Things turn sour when a crashed meteor creates not only a fierce storm which traps the kids on the island, but also unleashes a lethal humanoid alien creature that goes on a murderous rampage. Writer/director Steven Charles Castle crafts a really nifty, lively and entertaining Do-It-Yourself low-budget Grade B indie sci-fi/horror romp: the acceptable acting from a game no-name cast, a reasonably brisk pace, the likable characters, a generous smattering of splatter, the sharp photography, a cool rockin' score, a tight 74 minute running time, and the startling downbeat surprise ending are all pretty solid and up to par. Granted, both the tacky CGI effects and silly guy-in-an-obvious-bulky-rubber-suit monster are admittedly cheesy, but they possess a certain clunky charm that's impossible to dislike. Better yet, there's a raw energy and infectiously wholehearted go-for-it enthusiasm evident throughout that's both endearing and enjoyable in comparable measure. Overall, this engagingly modest picture amounts to good, cheap fun that's pleasingly reminiscent of such funky 80's items as "Nightbeast" and "The Deadly Spawn."