This enjoyable creature feature makes no secret of its debt to Jaws ; Steven Spielberg liked the film which warded off the threat of legal action. Brad Dillman and Heather Menzies play the mismatched couple who inadvertently release a swarm of genetically modified piranha and then have to prevent them munching their way through a summer camp and holiday resort. Joe Dante's taut direction and a sense of humour in the script make this more than just a rip-off.
Heather Menzies ( as Maggie )
Sex : Magge flashes her boobs at a military policeman (though it's obviously a body double )
Death : Survives
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Heather found instant fame as one of the Von Trapp children in The Sound of Music and struggled to make the same impact as an adult actress. She worked mainly in TV most notably in Logan's Run. At the end of the eighties she retreated into private life with actor Robert Urich and their children. After Urich's death in 2002 she worked for cancer charities but succumbed to brain cancer herself in 2017.
Barbara Steele ( as Dr Mengers )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
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The veteran horror queen takes a supporting role here.
Belinda Balaski ( as Betsy )
Sex : No
Death : Devoured by the piranhas
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Belinda had already amassed a number of screen credits since 1974 and became a regular in Joe Dante films. In later years she concentrated more on running her drama school but still popped up occasionally, most recently in 2018.
Melody Thomas Scott ( as Laura )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
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This was Melody's last film role for 27 years.
Shannon Collins ( as Suzie )
Sex : n/a
Death : Survives
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This was little Shannon's first film role and she only has four other credits spaced out over eighteen years.
Janie Squire ( as Barbara )
Sex : Strips off for a swim
Death : Devoured by the piranhas alongside her boyfriend
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Janie was an extra in Carrie and has just two other bit part roles to her credit.
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