A neglected gem and possibly director Girdler's best horror.
A group of hikers are dropped by helicopter into the middle of a densely wooded mountain range for a little survival fun. Little do the campers realize that a severe deficiency in the environment's ozone layer is causing all wild animals to go nutso berserk.
Fatal attacks by demented birds, cougars, dogs, bears and more ensue.
A pleasant & diverse cast delivers an excellent team performance, including both Georges as well as Leslie Nielsen as the out of control advertising man who just needs a little bear hug.
Shot with gusto by Girdler (1976's Grizzly), notable highlights include a 'falling death by birds' sequence and a touching scene of a young child helplessly left on her own among the rabid creatures.
Also known as Something Is Out There.
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