Name: Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
Director: Dwight H. Little
Genre: Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Johnny Messner, KaDee Strickland, Matthew Marsden, Nicholas Gonzalez, Eugene Byrd

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Runtime1h 36m

Released2004

Budget$20M

Box office$71M

DirectorDwight H. Little

About This Movie

Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid is a curious mix of adventure and horror. The film's atmosphere is thick with tension, as the setting in Borneo provides a claustrophobic jungle backdrop that's more than just a pretty canvas. The pacing can be a bit uneven, swinging between moments of tension and oddly placed humor. The practical effects used for the snakes are decent enough, giving a tangible feel, though some CGI elements haven't aged well. The cast, including Johnny Messner and Matthew Marsden, carry the usual archetypes but manage to inject some personality. It’s a film that knows it’s a creature feature and leans into the absurdity of its premise, making it a curious watch for those who appreciate the genre.

Released in theaters on September 27, 2004.Director Dwight H. Little also directed "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers."The film was shot on location in Hawaii, not Borneo.Follow-up to the 1997 film "Anaconda."