Review: Sharktopus vs. Whalewolf (2015)

• Directed by Kevin O’Neill
• Written by Matt Yamashita
• Stars Casper Van Dien, Catherine Oxenberg, Jennifer Wenger
• Run Time: 1 Hour, 25 Minutes
• Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGTJ4Cv5ktE

Spoiler-Free Judgment Zone

This one was a step down from the previous sequel but a half step above the original. This one emphasized the humor a lot more than the first two movies, and that boosts the watchability. It’s silly and dumb, but fun in an entertaining way.

Spoilery Synopsis

We open on a burial at sea. Ray Brady wonders why this is all happening on his boat; Pablo rented out the boat for a funeral, and Ray makes a big scene. Suddenly, Sharktopus attacks the boat and steals the body, coffin and all. “Tell me they prepaid,” asks Ray before he’s arrested for manslaughter.

Inspector Nita Morales talks to Ray about getting out of jail; “This time, you’re on your own,” when he describes what attacked the boat.

Meanwhile, at the Reinhardt anti-aging clinic, Dr. Elsa Reinhardt works on gene sequencing to make Felix Rosa, an old ball player, able to play again. She warns that there “may be a few side effects.” She takes him to her…