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Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You!

  • Video
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
403
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Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You! (2012)
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In this campy throwback to 1950's monster films, a vicious monster has risen from its watery lair to terrorize a small New England town. Local tutor Neil Stuart must warn the town and make t... Read allIn this campy throwback to 1950's monster films, a vicious monster has risen from its watery lair to terrorize a small New England town. Local tutor Neil Stuart must warn the town and make them believe him before it's too late!In this campy throwback to 1950's monster films, a vicious monster has risen from its watery lair to terrorize a small New England town. Local tutor Neil Stuart must warn the town and make them believe him before it's too late!

  • Director
    • Charles Roxburgh
  • Writers
    • Matt Farley
    • Charles Roxburgh
  • Stars
    • Matt Farley
    • Kevin McGee
    • Sharon Scalzo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    403
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles Roxburgh
    • Writers
      • Matt Farley
      • Charles Roxburgh
    • Stars
      • Matt Farley
      • Kevin McGee
      • Sharon Scalzo
    • 9User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Matt Farley
    • Neil Stuart
    Kevin McGee
    • Frank Stone
    Sharon Scalzo
    • Allie Stone
    Elizabeth M. Peterson
    • Emmaline Price
    Jim McHugh
    • Sheriff Paultique Hanson
    Kyle Kochan
    • Sparky Watts
    Bryan Fortin
    • Troy Kiel
    Tiffany L'Heureux
    • Pamela Gladwell
    Tom Scalzo
    • Teddy Hollingsworth
    Tyler Isabelle
    • Paper Boy
    Joanie Greenan
    • Godmother Peggy
    Richard D. Irving
    • Cupcake shop cashier
    Chris Peterson
    • Ned Matthews
    Tina Kochan
    • Connie
    Jon Noble
    • Phillipe
    Michelle Briand
    • Cynthia
    Ryanne Welch
    • Bernice
    Ryan Desmarais
    • Cupcake Shop Patron
    • Director
      • Charles Roxburgh
    • Writers
      • Matt Farley
      • Charles Roxburgh
    • All cast & crew
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    8TheThingFromBeyond

    Best fahken movie kehd

    Most accurate Mass movie of all time. Funny as heck tongue in cheek comedy, this is really the best movie from New England
    10plismdp

    Loved it!

    Matt Farley is an indie film master! His movies are full of humor and have an amazing cast of non-professional actors who provide amazing performances and this movie is full of quotable moments. I called Matt to tell him how much I loved his films and he sent me this movie! I let a friend borrow it and now everytime I go for a hike he asks me if I ran into any "picnic babes" in the woods. If you like this movie give Matt a call and tell him!
    5mustkill-21397

    Not so bad

    Story was average. Acting was ok. The river beast was awesome. Music was unbearable. Laughs minimal. But worth a watch.
    2Platypuschow

    Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You!: Undoubtedly one of the dumbest films I've ever seen

    With the baffling description of being a Comedy Family Horror this is one of those films which simply defies words.

    It's a comedy which failed to manage a single laugh, it simply isn't funny. It's sure as hell not a family movie and describing it as a horror would be laughable.

    If I had to describe its correct genre I'd have to use an expletive.

    The film itself is such a bizarre creature, it's poorly acted (Though I think it's intentional) with an incredibly fake looking creature and over the top clichéd storyline.

    Honestly I can't think of a single redeeming feature except that the appearance of the monster brought me lots of nostalgia.

    Embarrassing unfunny mess and everyone involved should be blacklisted from the industry for this travesty.

    The Good:

    A small dose of nostalgia

    The Bad:

    Awful soundtrack

    Laughable acting

    Every joke misses its mark

    Red warning flashes are annoying and pointless

    Introduction sequence is dumb
    8Review4U

    Perfect to watch with friends

    A cinematic triumph. Better than anything Disney has released in the last 5 years since embarking on their "cultural awareness". With "Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You", the terrible acting and ridiculous dialogue is part of the fun. Sometimes enjoying a movie doesn't require some big-budget, self-righteous movie studio to tell us what we should be supporting.

    "Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You" centers around Neil Stuart - an outcast in his hometown for perpetuating the legend of the "Riverbeast" - a Creature from the Black Lagoon knock-off who, despite his clumsy and slow mannerisms, is stealthy enough to elude detection by the locals. Will Neil be vindicated???

    Low-budget move that is entertaining as hell.

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    Related interests

    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Family
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror

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    • Trivia
      Although no actor is credited for playing the Riverbeast, the costume was worn by three different people during the course of filming - Matt Farley, Tom Scalzo, and the movie's director, Charles Roxburgh.
    • Quotes

      Frank Stone: I don't pay people to lose to me in horseshoes.

    • Connections
      References Monsters, Marriage and Murder in Manchvegas (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Let the Riverbeast Get You!
      written by The Dying Elk Herd

      performed by The Dying Elk Herd

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    • Release date
      • May 19, 2015 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Amazon Prime Video
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • リバービースト ある半漁人の憂鬱
    • Filming locations
      • Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
    • Production companies
      • ShockMarathons
      • Motern Media
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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