The ’80s Sci-Fi Horror Gem With A Quentin Tarantino Icon, Stream Right Away Without Netflix

Directed by Lewis Teague and penned by John Sayles, this independent horror film slithers its way into the sewers of Chicago. The narrative sinks its teeth into the tale of a baby alligator flushed down a toilet in 1968. Feeding on discarded carcasses that were infused with growth formula from a nearby science lab, the reptile evolves into a gargantuan predator prowling the city’s murky depths. 

As the body count rises and the city plunges into chaos, a motley crew of characters, including a detective, herpetologist, a pompous big-game hunter, and an intrepid tabloid reporter, join the hunt. However, their efforts spiral into chaos as the alligator crashes a high-society wedding, leaving a trail of carnage in its wake.