Alligator

1 9 8 0 (USA)

A baby pet alligator is flushed into the Chicago sewer system and emerges 12 years later to devour some local citizens. At the outset, the film smacks of just another absurd horror outing. But director Lewis Teague quickly lays on the style and excitement. 

There are polished special effects, a serviceable script and capable performances from Robert Forster and Robin Baker. This reptile is not a match for the shark in Jaws, but it does have plenty of bite.