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Piranha 1995

“Lost River Lake was a thriving resort, Until they discovered...”

Status
Released
Runtime
89 minutes
Director
Scott P. Levy
Networks
Showtime Networks, Concorde-New Horizons
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 110 votes R HorrorTV Movie Released
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What is Piranha?

Topic: Film "Piranha" (1995). Constraints: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
1995
Status
Released
Runtime
89 minutes
Release date
Oct 1, 1995
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Showtime Networks, Concorde-New Horizons
Genres
Horror, TV Movie
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 110 votes
Episode runtime
~89 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Showtime Networks, Concorde-New Horizons
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Overview

Topic: Film "Piranha" (1995).
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Omit any detail not in the material.
Title: Piranha (1995).
Release Date: 10/01/1995 (US).
Genre: Horror and TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 29m.
Rating: R.
Plot:
Doctor Baines conducts genetic experiments on piranhas, making them virtually unstoppable.
Assistants Maggie and Paul accidentally release hybrids into Lost River Lake.
The hybrids threaten to destroy everyone in their path.
The goal is to prevent the flesh-eating piranhas from escaping into the ocean and spawning.
The setting is the bustling Lost River Lake Resort.
It is a remake of the 1978 film of the same name.
Production/Network:
Executive produced by Roger Corman for the Showtime network.
Cast:
William Katt.
Alexandra Paul.
Monte Markham.
Darleen Carr.
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Should you watch it?

“Genetically altered, unstoppable flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into Lost River Lake.”

Reasons to watch
  • Witness a terrifying scenario involving unstoppable genetically experimented piranhas.
  • Follow the tense efforts of assistants Maggie and Paul to correct their accidental release.
  • Experience a high-stakes race to stop the creatures from escaping into the ocean and spawning.
Keep in mind
  • Viewers squeamish about flesh-eating aquatic creatures might want to skip this horrific tale.

Watch it if you want to see whether assistants can stop hybrid piranhas from reaching the ocean.

This is a horror television movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes, featuring intense situations regarding genetically modified predators.

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You can check current availability for streaming through major platform providers listed on movie database sites.

Is Piranha (1995) worth watching?

It is worth watching if you enjoy horror features centered on killer aquatic animals and high-stakes containment plots.

What is the runtime or binge duration?

The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Are there essential episodes to watch?

Piranha (1995) is a standalone television movie rather than a multi-episode series.

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