“Crawl” is a 2019 disaster horror film directed by Alexandre Aja and starring Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper. The movie follows a young woman named Haley, who, during a Category 5 hurricane in Florida, attempts to save her estranged father from the floodwaters and a group of aggressive alligators.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics for its thrilling and suspenseful nature, as well as its effective use of tension and jump scares. The performances of the two lead actors were also praised, as was the film’s direction and cinematography.
“Crawl” was noted for its realistic depiction of the impact of a natural disaster on a community and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity. The film’s depiction of the alligators as relentless and terrifying predators also received praise for being both frightening and believable.
Overall, “Crawl” is a well-crafted horror film that provides a tense and thrilling experience for viewers who enjoy creature features and disaster movies.
Directed by | Alexandre Aja |
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Cinematography | Maxime Alexandre |
Edited by | Elliot Greenberg |
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Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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87 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $13–15 million |
Box office | $91.5 million |