While monster movies are a common subgenre in horror, not many of them reach the iconic levels of Director Luis Llosa's Anaconda. A true testament to the era of film it was created in, this tale of a giant snake stalking a documentary crew blends its innovative horror with nail-biting action sequences that would make Predator proud. Along with this great writing, it also features an iconic cast of some of the 90s' biggest stars; whether it be Danny Trejo's cameo as an unlucky snake hunter or Ice Cube's astounding performance as a disgruntled cameraman, the at-times campy scares of this film are made effective by this group of amazing performers. There's one person, though, who truly elevates this plot to a higher level of horror: its protagonist, Terri Flores, played by Jennifer Lopez. The film is a horrifying concept on its own but it is Lopez's acting that emphasizes just how chilling this situation would be while showcasing her amazing (yet not often seen) horror skills. Thanks to her talents and the movie's ingenious conceit, this ode to the '90s still manages to scare more than two decades later.
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