Gila!

Gila! is a science fiction horror film about a massive lizard that attacks a rural community in the American Midwest. To stop the creature's rampage, a group of brave young people led by Chase Winstead works to find a way to destroy the animal.

Released in 2012 as a television movie, the project was produced by Polyscope and Movie Monster. It was directed by Jim Wynorski, marking the 18th of 23 films he directed, following Piranhaconda and preceding Pleasure Spa. The screenplay was written by Steve Mitchell, Bill Dever, and Paul Sinor. The cast is led by Brian Gross, who plays Chase Winstead, alongside Terence Knox, Jesse Janzen, Christina DeRosa, Kelli Maroney, and Madeline Voges. The production involved a total of 49 credited cast members and 60 crew members.

The movie has received a modest reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 4.7/10 on IMDb based on 342 votes and an identical rating of 4.7/10 on TMDB from 13 votes.