Grizzly
An eighteen-foot grizzly bear figures out that humans make for a tasty treat. As a park ranger tries rallying his men to bring about the bear's capture or destruction, his efforts are thwarted by the introduction of dozens of drunken hunters into the area.
Why it matters
A quintessential ’70s creature feature that blends primal wilderness terror with a dash of human folly, Grizzly delivers outsized thrills fueled by practical effects and a no-frills survivalist spirit.
- William Girdler’s lean direction keeps the tension snapping like bear claws amid rustic parkland vistas.
- The eighteen-foot grizzly itself is a testament to ’70s practical effects craft—chunky, tangible, and menacing.
- Perfect for fans of nature-gone-wrong horror who appreciate the uneasy alliance of man vs. beast plus a side of hunter hubris.
- Not subtle, often a bit clunky, but that earnest ’70s grindhouse vibe is exactly the kind of trashy charm creature feature aficionados crave.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
