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A mad scientist transforms himself into an aquatic killer.A mad scientist transforms himself into an aquatic killer.A mad scientist transforms himself into an aquatic killer.
Rich Valliere
- Deputy Sheriff
- (as Archie Valliere)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDon Barton filled the monster role through a newspaper ad, "Wanted: 6'5" or taller male to play the role of monster in horror movie. Must be experienced swimmer, scuba diver. Acting Ability not required!" Barton said ten people responded.
- GoofsIn one wide shot, the creature wears tennis shoes while returning to the lab.
- Quotes
Dr. Leopold: The formula they all laughed at - Z sub A, A sub T... ZaAt!
- Alternate versionsFor its 1999 airing on Mystery Science Theater 3000, Zaat (shown under the title Blood Waters of Dr. Z) was heavily edited. Among the numerous scenes cut were further scenes of the INPIT agents, Dr. Leopold disposing of his victim in a vat of acid, scenes of the locals evacuating, and one bizarre scene where a band of singing hippies is taken to the jail by the Sheriff.
- ConnectionsEdited into Robot Bride of Manos (2022)
- SoundtracksWorld War II Boy
(the theme from 'Zaat')
Written and performed by Jamie DeFrates and Barry Hodgin
Featured review
There's a reason Zaat begins with 'Z'...
Crazy scientist living in the Florida swamps turns himself into a monstrous walking fish-man and proceeds to terrorize.
Another drive in low-budgeter that probably would have been more at home in the 1950's rather than the early 70's. It's weird and cheap schlock all the way! The big rubber monster of the film is quite cheesy looking as it teeters around the swamps and struggles to swim in underwater scenes. The zippers of the monster suit are "hidden" by patches of fur. Zaat seems to have all of the hokey B flick trappings - a silly storyline, lackluster acting, crude editing, and a folksy theme song. Also there's a bikini-wearing girl who gets kidnapped by the monster to cap it off.
Now ordinarily such campy qualities might be downright charming to a B horror fan such as myself, unfortunately Zaat is just too roughly-made and ultimately ridiculous for its own good. Not the worst of its kind, it certainly beats the similarly themed 1966 movie Curse of the Swamp Creature, but Zaat leaves much to be desired.
Then again, what other horror film is there where the monster robs a drugstore?
* 1/2 out of ****
Another drive in low-budgeter that probably would have been more at home in the 1950's rather than the early 70's. It's weird and cheap schlock all the way! The big rubber monster of the film is quite cheesy looking as it teeters around the swamps and struggles to swim in underwater scenes. The zippers of the monster suit are "hidden" by patches of fur. Zaat seems to have all of the hokey B flick trappings - a silly storyline, lackluster acting, crude editing, and a folksy theme song. Also there's a bikini-wearing girl who gets kidnapped by the monster to cap it off.
Now ordinarily such campy qualities might be downright charming to a B horror fan such as myself, unfortunately Zaat is just too roughly-made and ultimately ridiculous for its own good. Not the worst of its kind, it certainly beats the similarly themed 1966 movie Curse of the Swamp Creature, but Zaat leaves much to be desired.
Then again, what other horror film is there where the monster robs a drugstore?
* 1/2 out of ****
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- Also known as
- Attack of the Swamp Creatures
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- Budget
- $75,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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