CRAWL

A well done story that is both realistic and exciting all the way through.

Writing Quality: Strong. The script focuses on the wavering bond between a daughter and her father that is quickly strengthened and secured in this tense action thriller. Both dialogue and action are realistic given the dangerous circumstances. Instead of resorting to frozen fear, the two main characters use wisdom and quick reflexes to survive.

Scare Factor: The whole premise is frightening and mostly realistic: a local hurricane that plummets a Florida town into a rising flooding zone and alligators that get washed away from their nearby farm. father & daughter must think fast as the water levels rapidly submerge their home and a swarm of alligators look for their next meal. There are a few places where you will jump.

Content (sex, language, & violence): No sex, a few instances of harder curse words, but not for shock value, and violence is a bit intense though mostly quick from alligator attacks and people defending themselves against them. A few shots of graphic bloody wounds.

Values & Themes: Survival. Looking out for others first. Close father/daughter bond.

Bonus#1: There are some really cool slow closeups of the alligators.

Bonus #2: A HEA ending.

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