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The Curse of the Komodo

The Curse of the Komodo

20043.81h 32m

Overview

Genetically-engineered Komodo dragons have become ginormous creatures hunting people on a remote tropical island. A small group of scientists must stop the dragons before they escape the island and destroy the rest of the world.

Directed by Jim Wynorski
Written by Steve Latshaw
Produced by Alison Semenza, Sam A. Hasass
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Top Cast

Gail Harris

Gail Harris

Dawn

Paul Logan

Paul Logan

Drake

Tim Abell

Tim Abell

Jack

Daryl Haney

Daryl Haney

Finton

Melissa Brasselle

Melissa Brasselle

Tiffany

Glori-Anne Gilbert

Glori-Anne Gilbert

Rebecca

George Buck Flower

George Buck Flower

Cashier

Robert Donavan

Robert Donavan

Hotel Manager

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J.P. Davis

Jason

C

Cam Newlin

Reece

Themes & Keywords

islandlizardgiant lizardgenetic engineeringkomodo dragongenetic weaponsyoung girl

About The Curse of the Komodo

The Curse of the Komodo is a horror, science fiction film released in 2004 exploring themes of island, lizard, giant lizard, genetic engineering, komodo dragon, genetic weapons. Directed by Jim Wynorski, it stars Gail Harris, Paul Logan, Tim Abell. Genetically-engineered Komodo dragons have become ginormous creatures hunting people on a remote tropical island. A small group of scientists must stop the dragons before they escape the island and destroy the rest of the world.

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