---
title: "Piranha 3DD"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/piranha-3dd-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 71668
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Piranha 3DD (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/piranha-3dd-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Piranha 3DD is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Dimension Films, Mark Canton Productions, Intellectual Properties Worldwide. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Blood‑thirsty piranhas invade a water park, turning fun slides into deadly traps."

### Why Watch
- Campy horror‑comedy with outrageous gore
- Humorous take on classic monster splatter

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deliberately cheesy tone may not please serious horror fans
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a gory, comedic thriller, best suited for mature audiences comfortable with graphic violence and slapstick.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, comedy, campy, gore

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/piranha-3dd-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Gulager
- **Networks / Studios**: Dimension Films, Mark Canton Productions, Intellectual Properties Worldwide

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Danielle Panabaker** as *Maddy*
- **Matt Bush** as *Barry*
- **Katrina Bowden** as *Shelby*
- **Jean-Luc Bilodeau** as *Josh*
- **David Koechner** as *Chet*
- **Chris Zylka** as *Kyle*
- **Adrian Martinez** as *Big Dave*
- **Paul James Jordan** as *Travis*
- **Meagan Tandy** as *Ashley*
- **David Hasselhoff** as *David Hasselhoff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Piranha 3DD?
It blends horror, thriller, and comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 23 minutes.

### Q: When was it released?
It premiered in the United States on June 1, 2012.

### Q: Where do the piranhas appear in the sequel?
They move from Lake Victoria into swimming pools, plumbing, and a new water park.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for all ages?
No, its graphic violence and crude humor make it suitable for mature viewers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Piranha 3DD — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/71668)

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