Yes i saw this movie when i was very young, very scary movie at that time and now. Family is attacked by group of very hungry lions, each every sequence in this movie is well organized. very realistic scenes of lion killing people. very well directed i must say. smiler movie i found was the ghost & darkness, a must have collection for anyone who loves wildlife. i was fortunate to find this movie on bit torrent and downloaded it. its abet 700 MB , VHS to DVD formate. If anyone wants to download just search in bit torrent.net. enjoy the movie. A wealthy farming family in a remote part of Nairobi is forced to take refuge in their mansion when a pride of hungry lions suffering the effects of the drought, comes in contact hunting for food. Game hunter Skerritt comes to the aid of his estranged wife Phillips and their children, fortifying the residence against numerous attacks throughout the night. Some rather harrowing attack scenes might shock some viewers, with the ensuing gorging on the cadavers likely to repulse others – it's a marvel of photographic choreography and timely editing that makes the attacks look very realistic.Skerritt is an engaging hero and it's through his macho veneer that a lot of the personality and character is allowed to develop throughout the ordeal; his playboy image remains intact almost throughout, attempting to rekindle his relationship with his former wife any moment there's a brief respite from the onslaught. Without his professional contribution, the rest of the film would be a hollow action thriller. And while there are moments of overkill – the labored grief and consolation offered for the recently deceased, Skerritt's brief "Indianapolis" speech, and an ultimately pointless mortality moment, reminiscent of Jon Voight's deer encounter in "Deliverance" - the film generally manages to stay focused on the action. Special mention also must go to the musical score, which is effective as both an ambient and central mood setter.The actual ferocity of the lions toward one another is just as confronting as the attacks on the characters – their performances are intensely aggressive. Ultimately, it's the realism that makes this obscurity worthy of more notice, and far superior to its British/South African produced predecessor, "Rogue Lion".

I have not seen this movie since I was a kid - but I would really love to own it on DVD. Anyone know where or how I can purchase it? It is a great movie - from what I remember - as I said it has been a long time - from what I do remember the acting was great as well as the lions. There is a lot of what I don't remember - was it based on a true story? Why did the lions show up in the first place? I know of the ending - I think - but I'm not going to give that away. The director was in the film - but I am not sure what role he played. I remember a tennis player - other than that - I remember the lions surrounding the house and raiding the kitchen. I don't remember how many people were in the house - I think there was a lot but I'm not sure. Anyway I would like to own it plus buy another copy for my sister and a third for a good friend of mine who likes these kinds of movies.

I have been looking for a copy of this movie since I saw it several times during a cable-TV run.As is often the case I didn't know I wanted a copy until years had passed and I have been unable to view it or own it. I want to watch it with my grandchildren;to add it to the list of things I want them to know while I am still able to play the part of wise old grandad.I have enjoyed repeating one of the lines:" Mem-Saab said stay inside" to my sons who have seen the movie,as "We don't need no stinking Batches"et al.The movie I am sure will not disappoint my 'students" if I can obtain a copy and herd them into a viewing mood and room.The lion, victim interaction beats any other frightening movie of which animals are a prominent feature earthly or unearthly .

Imagine "The Birds" or "Night of The Living Dead", but with lions instead of birds and zombies, and you'll have a pretty good idea of what this movie is like. Rather passable stuff, except for some unintentionally funny scenes (like the sight of lions entering the house through the chimney or walking on the kitchen sink). Pretty good acting, too - both by the lions and by Tom Skerrit. (**)