BLU-RAY REVIEW: Dinocroc vs. Supergator

Dinocroc and Supergator have escaped from the Hawaiian genetic research facility where they were created and are threatening to devour the entire tourist industry. Include an undercover investigator, an attractive Fish and Game officer, a hunter known as ‘The Cajun,’ producer Roger Corman, the director of Chopping Mall and David Carradine in one of his last roles and you’ve got the makings of a Syfy movie extravaganza.

I could go on to explain how silly and formulaic Dinocroc vs. Supergator is, but that would only be stating the obvious. You don’t sit down to watch a Roger Corman picture expecting Gone with the Wind. Sometimes you get Rock ‘n’ Roll High School or Death Race 2000 but more often than not you get films that are mildly entertaining but are quickly forgotten. Dinocroc vs. Supergator is more of the later as it combines cheap special effects with sub par acting and a mind numbing plot to create a cinematic experience that is equivalent to the nutritional value of a Pixy Stix. Of course, sometimes you need something utterly sweet to balance out the bitter. I can’t deny that I enjoyed Dinocroc vs. Supergator.

The Blu-ray release looks as good as can be expected from a film with a very limited budget. The picture is often crisp but the CGI effects are blurry and there is a fair amount of noise.

The bonus features are headlined by an audio commentary with Corman and director Jim Wynorski (AKA Jay Andrews). Corman explains his role as producer quite well and Wynorski reveals all as he explains how he made the film. It’s one of the better commentaries that I’ve ever heard as it offers up a wonderful guide on how to make a film on the cheap. They’ve also included the trailer.