Bạch Tuộc Khổng Lồ | Big Octopus (2021)
Bạch Tuộc Khổng Lồ - Big Octopus is an adventure and fantasy film directed by Xiang Huaxiang. The film stars Liu Mu, Zhao Qian, and Zhang Haocheng. It was released on April 9th on Youku.
The story revolves around a giant octopus that escaped from a genetic laboratory 75 years ago. Through genetic recombination and mutation, it has become a giant octopus with the ability to heal itself and seek revenge on humans.
The story begins with the restaurant owner Shao Feng accidentally finding a small octopus with a strange appearance during a fishing trip. His girlfriend, Liu Zimo, discovers that it is a genetically modified product based on the keen intuition of a marine biologist.
Greed leads to a thrilling story, as the CEO of a technology company, Lin Zong, and warrior Gale, want to obtain the giant octopus and use it to develop mutated genes for enormous profits. This leads to a fierce battle. Meanwhile, deep beneath the sea, a massive shadow approaches them, accompanied by giant tentacles.
Big Octopus is not only a fantasy film but also a disaster film filled with human emotions. In the battle between humans and mutated creatures, the essence of humanity is vividly portrayed. Humans want to capture and harm the small octopus, attempting to extract mutated genes and make genetic modifications for their own gain, only to face the retaliation of the giant octopus.
Furthermore, the escape also highlights the cruelty of human nature, while emphasizing the perseverance of humanitarianism and the sacrifice to protect marine creatures, ensuring the safety of the marine ecosystem.