Tentacles (1977): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Tentacles is a 1977 action thriller directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis, starring John Huston, Shelley Winters and Henry Fonda. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Ovidio G. Assonitis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ambassador Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tentacles About?
The premise of Tentacles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A massive octopus terrorizes a seaside town, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of unsuspecting tourists. Investigative journalist Ned Turner teams up with marine expert Will Gleason to uncover the source of the creature's rampage. Their investigation reveals a sinister plot orchestrated by ruthless corporation leader Mr. Whitehead, who is deeply involved in the octopus's deadly actions and the events leading to its emergence.
Tentacles Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- killer whale
- bare chested male
- bikini
- psychotronic film
- creature feature
- child in jeopardy
- tentacle
- tracking shot
- surrealism
- beach
- natural horror
- mutation
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- pollution
- violence
- decompression sickness
- bribe
- marine biologist
- chase
- escape
- rescue
- california
- family relationships
- yacht
- yacht race
- water sports
- corruption
- corpse
- skeleton
- dark comedy
- rip off
- fictional town
- seaside town
- radio chatter
- jaws rip off
- monster horror
- united states of america
- wooden leg
- sail boat
- dead body
- dead body in water
- newspaper reporter
- journalist
- sheriff
- brother sister relationship
- single mother
- telephone call
- underwater
- scuba diver
- x ray image
- coroner
Tentacles Cast
John Huston leads the cast, with Shelley Winters and Henry Fonda. Directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ovidio G. Assonitis
Also Starring in Tentacles
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Tentacles Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tentacles 36 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
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TMDB 46% User score
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Tentacles Plot Summary
What happens in Tentacles 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
In the seaside town of Solana Beach, California, a shocking event unfolds when a young baby named Jane goes missing from a local coastal park. The community is further shaken as a local man mysteriously vanishes from his boat at the marina, only for his body to later surface, horrifyingly stripped of all tissue. That fateful night, Sheriff Robards (played by Claude Akins) is determined to keep the investigation low-profile to avoid causing panic among the townsfolk. However, one of his officers and veteran journalist Ned Turner (portrayed by John Huston) begins to suspect that these strange deaths may be tied to a nearby underwater tunnel construction project, leading Ned to warn about a potential catastrophe lurking just beneath the surface.
Full summary
The whole story of Tentacles, scene by scene
Tentacles Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tentacles.
How Well Do You Know Tentacles?
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 is the name of the baby that disappears from the coastal park?
Cars in Tentacles
22 cars on screen, including the 1971 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3.
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1971 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
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1971 Buick Skylark Background role
Tentacles Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Angriff aus der Tiefe” and “Tentakel des Todes”.
- Also known as
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- Angriff aus der Tiefe
- Tentakel des Todes
- 홀리데이 킬러
- 텐타콜리
- Chapadla
- 恐怖触须
- Der Polyp - Die Bestie mit den Todesarmen
- Tentacules
- Tentáculos
- Dödens tentakler
- Kæmpeblæksprutten
- Óriáspolip
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- 텐터클스
- テンタクルズ
- Τα Πλοκάμια του Τρόμου
- 章鱼的猎物
- Щупальца
- Ahtapot
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Movies Like Tentacles
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep, It Came from Beneath the Sea and Octaman.
Tentacles FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tentacles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tentacles?
Tentacles runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Tentacles released?
Tentacles was released on June 15, 1977.
Who directed Tentacles?
Tentacles was directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis.
More films by Ovidio G. Assonitis Who is in the cast of Tentacles?
Tentacles stars John Huston, Shelley Winters and Henry Fonda, among 10 credited actors.
How is Tentacles rated?
Tentacles has 36 on Metacritic and 46% on TMDB.
Does Tentacles have a post-credit scene?
No. Tentacles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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