Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys

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Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys is a United States science fiction horror film directed by James Cullen Bressack and distributed by The Asylum. It premiered on Animal Planet on May 25, 2014, and was released on DVD a few days later. The cast includes Shannen Doherty, Christopher Lloyd, Jason Brooks, Ciara Hanna, Fred Stoller, Rachel True, Jeremy Wade, and Zack Ward.

Quick facts
- Also known as: Blood Lake
- Director: James Cullen Bressack
- Stars: Shannen Doherty, Christopher Lloyd, Jason Brooks, Ciara Hanna, Fred Stoller, Rachel True
- Network: Animal Planet (premiere May 25, 2014)
- Release: DVD release May 27, 2014
- Runtime: 87 minutes

Plot (easy version)
A family moves to a lakeside town to help fight a deadly invasion of lampreys that are destroying fish and threatening the water supply. The lampreys flood the pipes, killing several people as the town tries to stay open for tourism. Michael Parker teams up with local wildlife workers to shut down the water system and lure the lampreys to the main plant, where they are electrocuted. Will dies in the fight, but the town is saved and the Parker family escapes, though a final lamprey attack hints the danger isn’t completely over.

Reception
- Dread Central: 2.5/5, saying it doesn’t quite reach the level of similar cult creature films
- HorrorNews.net: positive, calling it cheesy and fun if you expect it to be a farce rather than a serious horror movie
- The New York Times: mixed to negative, criticizing certain deaths and overall impact
- Arrow in the Head: 4/10, noting weak acting and effects but some entertaining moments, especially Christopher Lloyd’s death
- Comparisons often tied it to Lake Placid, Piranha, and Sharknado, though it’s generally viewed as lighter, pulp entertainment