What happens when your childhood pet doesn’t just survive the sewer flush — but thrives?

In this episode, Jon, Ryan, and Kearns wade into Alligator (1980), the cult creature feature where a reptilian nightmare grows fat on urban decay, discarded science experiments, and human arrogance. From satirical jabs at consumer culture to some of the best practical monster mayhem of the era, we track how this B-movie chomped its way into cult legend.

The sewers aren’t safe. And the gator’s still hungry.