Piranha Part Two: The Spawning (1982): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning is a 1982 sci-fi thriller directed by James Cameron and Miller Drake, starring Lance Henriksen, Carole Davis and Tricia O'Neil. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Critics gave it 15 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Directors
- James Cameron , Miller Drake and Ovidio G. Assonitis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Piranha Part Two: The Spawning About?
The premise of Piranha Part Two: The Spawning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly idyllic tropical island is thrown into chaos when a bizarre experiment results in the emergence of mutated piranhas. These aggressive fish terrorize the islanders, leading to a desperate fight for survival as the creatures unleash a wave of carnage and destruction. The community must confront the horrifying consequences of the government's actions and find a way to stop the relentless attacks.
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- directorial debut
- creature feature
- scuba diving
- killer fish
- caribbean island
- sequel
- horror b movie
- b movie
- bloody violence
- graphic violence
- underwater scene
- mother son relationship
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- nurse
- murder of a nurse
- numbered sequel
- one night stand
- implied sex
- italian exploitation
- natural horror
- death of a woman
- stand alone sequel
- mutation
- gratuitous nudity
- police
- piranha
- fish
- death
- beach
- party
- dynamite fishing
- female nudity
- animal in title
- second part
- helicopter
- exploding helicopter
- underwater sex
- gore
- sea
- blood
- terror
- death of son
- independent film
- psychotronic film
- grindhouse film
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning Cast
Lance Henriksen leads the cast, with Carole Davis and Tricia O'Neil. Directed by James Cameron, Miller Drake and Ovidio G. Assonitis; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director James Cameron - Co-director Miller Drake
- Co-director Ovidio G. Assonitis
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Piranha Part Two: The Spawning Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Piranha Part Two: The Spawning 15 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 15 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 44% User score
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Piranha Part Two: The Spawning Plot Summary
What happens in Piranha Part Two: The Spawning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Off the coast of a picturesque Caribbean island, a young couple, Lou and Lisa, make a hasty escape from their hotel under the cover of night, wanting nothing more than to indulge in a romantic swim. Little do they know, their aquatic escapade leads them to a haunting sunken wreck that serves as a deadly lair for piranhas. In a tragic turn of events, both lovers meet a gruesome fate, devoured by the merciless fish lurking within the wreck.
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Piranha Part Two: The Spawning Trailers & Videos
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What body of water do Lou and Lisa swim into?
Cars in Piranha Part Two: The Spawning
3 cars on screen, including the 1977 Mazda B-Series and the 1975 Mitsubishi Colt T120.
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1970 Toyota Land Cruiser Minor role
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Piranha 2: Flying Killers” and “Pirana Paura”.
- Also known as
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- Piranha 2: Flying Killers
- Pirana Paura
- Piraña 2: Los vampiros del mar
- Pirañas: El Regreso
- Piranha 2: The Spawning
- 食人鱼2：繁殖
- Piraña paura
- Piranha 2 - Les Tueurs volants
- Piranha II - Fliegende Killer
- Piraña II: Los vampiros del mar
- Piraya 2 - De Flygande Mördarna
- Пираня 2: Потомството
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- Пираньи 2: Нерест
- Piranha 2. - Repülő gyilkosok
- Pirania II: Latający Mordercy
- 피라나 2
- 殺人魚フライングキラー
- Piranhas 2: Assassinas Voadoras
- Piranijos 2: Skraidančios žudikės
- Піранья. Частина друга: Нерест
- Piranha II: Lentävät tappajat
- Piranya 2
- Piranha II: Yeni Nesil
- Piranha II : Les tueurs volants
- ขย้ำแหลก
- פיראנה 2
- Piranha II - O Peixe Vampiro
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Piranha Part Two: The Spawning FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Piranha Part Two: The Spawning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Piranha Part Two: The Spawning?
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Piranha Part Two: The Spawning released?
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning was released on November 5, 1982.
Who directed Piranha Part Two: The Spawning?
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning was directed by James Cameron, Miller Drake and Ovidio G. Assonitis.
More films by James Cameron Who is in the cast of Piranha Part Two: The Spawning?
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning stars Lance Henriksen, Carole Davis and Tricia O'Neil, among 10 credited actors.
How is Piranha Part Two: The Spawning rated?
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning has 15 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.
Does Piranha Part Two: The Spawning have a post-credit scene?
No. Piranha Part Two: The Spawning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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