Lake Placid (1999)

Lake Placid is a horror-comedy film directed by Steve Miner. The story unfolds when a mysterious creature begins terrorizing a tranquil lake in Maine, prompting a team of eclectic characters—a paleontologist (Bridget Fonda), a sheriff (Brendan Gleeson), a fish and wildlife officer (Bill Pullman), and a quirky mythology professor (Oliver Platt)—to investigate. They discover that a gigantic, prehistoric crocodile is responsible for the attacks. As they attempt to capture and neutralize the creature, they navigate comedic mishaps and interpersonal conflicts. The film blends humor with suspense, offering a tongue-in-cheek take on creature-feature horror while delivering memorable moments of campy thrills and unexpected camaraderie among its ensemble cast.