Welcome once again to the Video Vault, in this weeks episode I take a look at 1999's Lake Placid. This movie stars Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, Oliver Platt and Betty White. This movie was written by David E Kelley ( best known for Boston Legal and Ally Mcbeal) and directed by Steve Miner.
A fossil expert is sent from the Museum of natural history in New York City to try and solve a strange discovery in the rural location of Black Lake in Maine. Joining forces with the local Sherif's department and wildlife officers, it becomes very clear that there is something lurking underneath the calm surface of "Black Lake"
This movie is very enjoyable to watch but is not without it's issues, too many overlapping conversations and cliched characters who thankfully gain some much needed development into people you actually care about at the end of the film. Betty White gives an amazing comedic performance during her scenes, and the visual effects by legendary artist Stan Winston are incredible.
