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Hydra

2009 ·1h 34m · ★ 4.2 (81)

The Most Dangerous Game formula gets a monstrous twist as the mythical Hydra turns the tables on a group of wealthy human-hunters. Kidnapped along with three ex-convicts, former Marine Tim Nolan is transported to a deserted island where the super rich pay a fortune to hunt human prey. But this island isn't exactly deserted; it's actually home to Hydra the Beast!

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Director

Andrew Prendergast
2 horror films in catalog
Parasite
Parasite 2004
Hydra
Hydra 2009

Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
Bloodless Splatterfest
57
Slow Burn
Shock-driven Slow burn
0
Psychological
Straightforward Mind-bending
29
Supernatural
Grounded Otherworldly
0
Creature
Human threats Monster-driven
55
Disturbing
Tame Deeply unsettling
33
Fun Factor
Deadly serious Blast to watch
67
Cerebral
Popcorn horror Thinking horror
28
Survival
No survival element Fight for your life
83
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Creature

Setting

IslandShip

Content Warnings

Dehumanization
Phobia triggers

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TMDB Keywords

boatconvictdeath gamemythical creaturesword

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