“Anaconda” (1997) is a horror-adventure film directed by Luis Llosa, which became famous for its thrilling, creature-feature premise. The movie is known for its depiction of a giant, deadly anaconda hunting a group of people in the Amazon rainforest. Despite receiving mixed to negative reviews, it has gained a cult following over the years due to its suspense, action, and campy charm.

The film follows a documentary crew led by Terri Flores (played by Jennifer Lopez) and Dr. Steven Cale (played by Eric Stoltz) as they embark on an expedition deep into the Amazon to film a documentary about a mysterious indigenous tribe. Along the way, they encounter Paul Serone (played by Jon Voight), a snake hunter with his own secret agenda.

As they journey deeper into the jungle, the crew becomes the prey of a massive, highly intelligent anaconda. Serone, who is obsessed with capturing the giant snake, manipulates the crew into helping him. One by one, they face terrifying encounters with the anaconda, which is shown to be a relentless predator. The tension escalates as the crew tries to survive both Serone’s dangerous obsession and the deadly snake that lurks in the jungle.