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8Joe Dante's first solo feature, scripted by John Sayles, is a textbook example of how to get the most out of a Roger Corman budget and a shoddy premise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piranha about? 
In Piranha, a group of unsuspecting tourists at a summer resort are about to become the next meal for a horde of mutated, flesh-eating fish, accidentally released into the river by a crazed scientist. As the body count rises, a brave ecologist and a beautiful investigator team up to stop the carnage and uncover the truth behind the government's secret experiment. With a twisted sense of humor and plenty of suspense, this cult classic will keep you hooked until the very end.
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What movies are similar to Piranha?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Piranha include Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Horror Hospital, Tales That Witness Madness, Schlock, Visitors from the Galaxy.
When was Piranha released in theaters?
Piranha was released in theaters on August 3, 1978.
