i read the Peter Benchley book The Beast a few years ago. When they came out with the t.v. movie, I thought "Wow! maybe it'll be like the book." Boy was I wrong! This worthless piece of dung can't even be described. These script writers must have been stoned to make the movie out like this. There are some strange going-ons in this small harbor town. A giant squid is attacking the locals, so the town officials hire a drunken, idiotic boat captain to kill the beast. Personally, I think they should have left it alone. It probably would have died of boredom after watching its rendering in this crap-fest. Trust me, go to your local library, and read the book. Much better!