Darin Scott Written by: Matt Venne (based on characters created by David E. Kelley) Running time: 90 minutes Genre: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi Rating: R (for violence and language)
A group of urban explorers and eco-activists venture to a remote, mysterious lake in Maine. They are challenged by a former colleague to uncover a secret hidden on an island removed from modern maps. Upon arrival, they discover an abandoned lab facility where scientists experimented with crocodile and prehistoric DNA. The group quickly realizes that a massive, deadly predator survived the facility’s closure and is now hunting them within the bunker and surrounding woods. Production and Release Details Release Date: The film premiered on the Syfy channel on May 28, 2018
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Many viewers appreciated the attempt to revitalize the series with a darker tone. The acting was widely considered a step up from the hyper-campy entries like Lake Placid vs. Anaconda .
Features reliable genre actors, including Katherine Barrell ( Wynonna Earp ) and Tim Rozon ( Schitt's Creek ).
The film replaces bright, sunny lakes with rain-slicked concrete, dark tunnels, and claustrophobic corridors.
3/10 Lake Placid: Legacy is a boring, by-the-numbers sequel. It fails to deliver the suspense of a horror movie or the campy fun of the original.