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1. • • On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 9% based on 35 reviews and an average rating of 3.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Content to regurgitate bits of better horror movies, Orca: The Killer Whale is a soggy shark thriller with frustratingly little bite."
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   Is Orca a good movie?

   • So while the great white goes down in Jaws, the killer whale swims off victorious in Orca. But really, the shark still wins; as a film, Orca is far less entertaining, more ham-fisted, and surprisingly devoid of much tension or suspense.

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   Is Orca a type of killer whale?

   • Orca, also known as "Orca the Killer Whale", is a large killer whale that is the titular protagonist villain in the 1977 horror adventure film of the same name. It is known for killing and eating people.

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   Why was Orca portrayed as a dangerous whale?

   • In the portrayal of Orca, he was shown to be an extremely dangerous and aggressive whale, with a vengeful personality. After the death of his mate, Orca went on a rampage for revenge, killing any of Captain Nolan's crew no matter how responsible they were for the female's death. This was depicted to emphasize Orca's evil nature.

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   Do killer whales hunt orcas?

   • No animals hunt orcas (except for humans). Killer whales feed on many different types of prey, including fish, seals, sea birds and squid. They can also take down whales larger than themselves, such as minke whales, and they are the only animal known to predate on great white sharks, according to The Natural History Museum in London.

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   What sound does Orca the killer whale make?

   • Orca the Killer Whale, measuring around 30 feet long and a large male with a tall dorsal, is known for its original sounds a real killer whale makes. In the fictional universe, Orca was given the voice to roar, bellow, and growl to make him sound more scary and evil.

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   Do killer whales eat orcas?

   • Orcas are apex predators, at the top of the food chain. No animals hunt orcas (except for humans). Killer whales feed on many different types of prey, including fish, seals, sea birds and squid.

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3. www.nerdly.co.uk › 2024/10/29 › orca-the-killerNerdly » ‘Orca: The Killer Whale’ 4K UHD Review

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   5 days ago · Orca: The Killer Whale, directed by Michael Anderson and released in 1977, is a unique and polarizing entry in the animal horror genre. Riding the wave of killer animal thrillers that followed the massive success of Jaws (1975), Orca seeks to differentiate itself by focusing on one of the ocean’s most intelligent creatures, the killer whale ...

4. gizmodo.com › orca-1977-retro-review-killer-whaleOrca Explained in 1977 Why Killer Whales Are So Angry Today

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   Jun 21, 2023 · So while the great white goes down in Jaws, the killer whale swims off victorious in Orca. But really, the shark still wins; as a film, Orca is far less entertaining, more ham-fisted, and...

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5. www.horrorgeeklife.com › 2020/08/06 › looking-backWhy ‘Orca: The Killer Whale’ Is More than a ‘Jaws’ Rip-off

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   Orca is intelligent, gorgeous, and well worth the watch if you haven’t seen it. Unless your idea of a rip-off stems from man vs. aquatic beast, there’s no way you won’t have a new appreciation of this film, and if that’s the case, I’ve got some bad news for you…

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7. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › orca_the_killer_whaleOrca - Rotten Tomatoes

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   A shark hunter (Richard Harris), a marine biologist (Charlotte Rampling) and an Indian (Will Sampson) face a vengeful killer whale.

   • 9% (35)
   • Director: Michael Anderson

   • Content Rating: PG
   • Actors: Richard Harris

8. www.on-magazine.co.uk › orca-the-killer-whaleOrca, The Killer Whale (1977) – Film Review - On: Yorkshire ...

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   Yes, that in a nutshell is the plot of this lavishly mounted horror-adventure tale, which was backed by Dino De Laurentiis, the flamboyant Italian producer who didn’t seem to believe in being subtle – among his many other credits are the 1976 remake of King Kong, David Lynch’s ill-fated take on Dune, Death Wish and Conan the Barbarian.

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9. www.youtube.com › watchORCA: THE KILLER WHALE (1977) Movie Review - YouTube

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   This intense film stars Richard Harris as Captain Nolan, a man whose fateful encounter with a vengeful killer whale leads to a terrifying battle for survival. Join us as we explore the themes...

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10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Orca_(1977_film)Orca (1977 film) - Wikipedia

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    Orca (also known as Orca: The Killer Whale) is a 1977 American thriller film directed by Michael Anderson, from a screenplay by Luciano Vincenzoni and Sergio Donati, and starring Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Bo Derek, Keenan Wynn and Robert Carradine.