Snakehead Terror (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 2004, Snakehead Terror is a comedy, horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Paul Ziller, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. A small town, desperate to recover from hard economic times, is under threat when voracious Snakehead fish mutate and survive previous lake chemical poisonings. The fish transform from pests to predators when human growth hormones are dumped into the local lake in the hopes of reviving the local fishing industry. Thriving on the hormones, the Snakehead fish grow to monstrous proportions, devouring everything within reach. Capable of moving and eating on land, they are forced to leave the now barren lake in a desperate search for food - animal, vegetable or human.
Who’s in it. Snakehead Terror stars Bruce Boxleitner as Sheriff Patrick James, Carol Alt as Lori Dale, Chelan Simmons as Amber James and Juliana Wimbles as Jagger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Snakehead Terror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snakehead Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snakehead Terror tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snakehead Terror (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snakehead Terror change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Snakehead Terror worth watching?
- Snakehead Terror holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snakehead Terror?
- Snakehead Terror stars Bruce Boxleitner, Carol Alt, Chelan Simmons, Juliana Wimbles and Ryan McDonell.
- When was Snakehead Terror released?
- Snakehead Terror was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.