Bad CGI Gator (2023) movie poster

Bad CGI Gator

2023 ·58m · ★ 4.2 (20)

Six college grads on spring break get a cabin in the swamplands of Georgia. Once there, they decide to throw their school laptops in a backyard lake in an act of youthful defiance, which unknowingly turns a lurking alligator into the dreaded and insatiable… BAD CGI GATOR!

Why it matters

A low-budget creature feature that embraces its goofy premise with unapologetic, campy enthusiasm—perfect for fans of schlocky swamp monster madness.

  • A swamp-bound throwback to ’80s and ’90s direct-to-video creature flicks where charm often outshines polish.
  • The alligator’s laughably bad CGI is the star, turning what could be a flaw into a gleeful running gag.
  • Ideal for viewers who love practical effects-adjacent creatures but don’t mind digital misfires that become part of the fun.
  • A goofy, sun-soaked spring break setting that leans into youthful recklessness and environmental comeuppance tropes.
7 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
43
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
Monster

Content Warnings

Animal Harm

TMDB Keywords

alligatorbeer pongbloodcollege friendsgorenudity

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