Lake Placid (1999)
Lake Placid (1999) is a horror-comedy film directed by Steve Miner. The movie is set in a peaceful lake in rural Maine, where a series of bizarre and deadly attacks reveal the presence of a giant, man-eating crocodile.
The film stars Bill Pullman as Jack Wells, a local game warden; Bridget Fonda as Kelly Scott, a paleontologist; and Oliver Platt as Hector Cyr, a wealthy and eccentric mythology professor. 
As the unlikely team comes together to capture or kill the massive predator, they face a mix of terrifying encounters and humorous situations. The film blends horror elements with dark humor, providing both scares and laughs as the group battles the enormous reptile. 
Betty White also delivers a memorable performance as a quirky local woman who may know more about the creature than she lets on.
Lake Placid is known for its tongue-in-cheek approach to the creature feature genre, balancing suspenseful moments with a self-aware sense of fun. The film has since become a cult classic, appreciated for its campy tone and entertaining blend of horror and comedy.
