Lake Placid
When a man is eaten alive by an unknown creature, the local Game Warden teams up with a paleontologist from New York to find the beast. Add to the mix an eccentric philanthropist with a penchant for "Crocs", and here we go! This quiet, remote lake is suddenly the focus of an intense search for a crocodile with a taste for live animals...and people!
Critics Sentiment
Delores Bickerman is discovered feeding a blindfolded cow to the crocodile
Paleontologist Kelly Scott arrives from New York to investigate
The film dramatically improves when Betty White's character is revealed feeding the crocodile, jumping from routine investigation scenes to the film's comedic peak
Lake Placid receives mixed but generally positive reception as a self-aware B-movie that successfully balances comedy and creature feature thrills. Critics consistently praise Oliver Platt and Betty White's performances, noting the film finds its footing once Platt arrives and peaks with White's scene-stealing moments. While some found the premise silly, most appreciated the tongue-in-cheek approach and witty dialogue that elevates it above typical monster movie fare.
Full cast
Bill Pullman
Jack Wells
Bridget Fonda
Kelly Scott
Oliver Platt
Hector Cyr
Brendan Gleeson
Sheriff Hank Keough
Betty White
Mrs. Delores Bickerman
David James Lewis
Walt Lawson
Tim Dixon
Stephen Daniels
Natassia Malthe
Janine
Mariska Hargitay
Myra Okubo
Meredith Salenger
Deputy Sharon Gare
Jed Rees
Deputy Burke
Richard Leacock
Deputy Stevens
Jake T. Roberts
Officer Coulson
Warren Takeuchi
Paramedic
Ty Olsson
State Trooper
Adam Arkin
Kevin
Steve Miner
Airplane Pilot
Crew
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