Piranha-Man Versus WereWolf-Man: Howl of the Piranha is a 2010 horror-comedy film that tells the story of two superheroes who must team up to stop a rampaging pack of piranhas being controlled by a werewolf-like creature. Directed by Kevin Sean Michaels and starring Carrie Long, Neil Blakemore, and Paul Bacca, the film takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to the classic monster movie genre.
The movie opens with an introduction to Jack Chase (Bacca), a crimefighting superhero known as Piranha-Man, who uses his powerful jaws to defeat villains and protect the innocent. In contrast, we meet his nemesis, the evil scientist Dr. Wolfgang von Wolfenstein (Blakemore), who is obsessed with creating a formula that can transform humans into powerful werewolves. When von Wolfenstein's latest experiment goes awry, he inadvertently creates a hybrid creature that is part werewolf and part piranha - a deadly combination that threatens to destroy everything in its path.
Meanwhile, the city of New York is in a state of panic as reports of mysterious disappearances and gruesome attacks flood the news. Despite their initial animosity towards each other, Jack and his colleague, Ashley (Long), who also happens to be a superhero known as WereWolf-Man, join forces to investigate the strange occurrences that are plaguing the city. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that von Wolfenstein is behind the attacks and that his piranha-werewolf hybrid is the ultimate weapon in his quest for domination.
As the heroes race against time to stop von Wolfenstein and his creature, they face a series of obstacles that push their abilities to the limit. From a high-speed chase through the city streets to a showdown in von Wolfenstein's laboratory, the action never lets up. Along the way, Jack and Ashley must confront their own weaknesses and fears, as well as their conflicting emotions towards each other.
Despite its low-budget production values and over-the-top storyline, Piranha-Man Versus WereWolf-Man: Howl of the Piranha is surprisingly entertaining. The film is packed with humor, action, and suspense, and the cast delivers performances that are both campy and engaging. Long is particularly impressive as WereWolf-Man, bringing a tough, sassy edge to her character that balances out Bacca's more comedic portrayal of Piranha-Man.
One of the film's strengths is its inventive use of practical effects to bring the monster to life. While the creature design is clearly inspired by classic B-movie monsters like the Creature from the Black Lagoon and the Wolf Man, the filmmakers have added their own twist to make it unique. The hybrid creature is suitably menacing, with razor-sharp teeth and glowing eyes that add to its otherworldly appearance.
Overall, Piranha-Man Versus WereWolf-Man: Howl of the Piranha is a fun, if somewhat ridiculous, romp through the world of monster movies. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which is part of its charm, but it does manage to deliver some genuine thrills and scares. Fans of horror-comedies and classic monster movies will find plenty to enjoy here, and the film's low-budget aesthetic only adds to its charm.
Piranha-Man Versus WereWolf-Man: Howl of the Piranha is a 2017 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes.
It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.4.
