Directed by Alexandre Aja, the film was notorious for its extreme gore and campy tone. During filming at Lake Havasu, Arizona, the crew reportedly used to dye the water red for the attack scenes. Despite its graphic nature, it was a box office success, earning over $80 million against a $24 million budget. Where to Watch Legally

The film features a memorable opening scene with Richard Dreyfuss (as an homage to his role in Jaws ) and a comedic turn by Christopher Lloyd as a mad scientist. Production and Reception

Lake Victoria's population swells from 5,000 to 50,000 as college students arrive for drunken parties and spring break celebrations.

Before diving into the piracy aspect, let's revisit the film. Released during the spring break season, Piranha 2010 is set in Lake Victoria, Arizona. A sudden underwater earthquake releases millions of prehistoric, razor-toothed piranha into the lake just as thousands of rowdy college students arrive for vacation.

, the rise of Lady Gaga, and a movie that proved spring break could be a literal bloodbath. We’re talking about Piranha 3D