Horror Ripoffs: Did Jaws Inspire Piranha?

They say imitation is the best form of flattery, even if it becomes apparent that we’ve seen similarities between films within a certain genre; by the end of it, they’re still sometimes enjoyable. However, what do we consider the best film that has it all between the originator and the imitator? The film that goes above and beyond in terms of scope, its acting, its overall story, and most importantly, its re-watch ability? Today, we will compare two infamous 70’s horror films that explore the creatures of the deep. The 1975 film Jaws and Joe Dante’s 1978 film Piranha!