Alligator

In this 1980 thriller directed by Lewis Teague, a baby alligator is flushed down a Chicago toilet and survives by feeding on discarded laboratory animals injected with growth hormones. Years later, the now-giant reptile emerges from the sewers to wreak havoc on the city. The film stars Robert Forster and Robin Riker, delivering gripping performances that elevate the suspense. Interestingly, the screenplay was penned by John Sayles, who later became a renowned independent filmmaker. For those interested, the movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.