There are two basic types in the current wave of 3D movies*: those event movies that use the format ostensibly to create immersive worlds and impressive visuals, and those that happily revel in the gimmicky potential inherent in 3D. Alexandre Aja's Piranha remake released last, was definitely in the latter category, going so over the top that it was difficult not to enjoy on some level. At last night's SpikeTV Scream Awards, Dimension Films took the opportunity to air the first footage from the sequel, Piranha 3DD, in the form of a teaser TV spot. Based on that title, one could guess that the sequel is taking the self-aware exploitative cheese to the next level, and this spot indicates that one would be correct.
The story, such as it is, finds the prehistoric piranha infiltrating a waterpark, where they encounter a multitude of surgically-enhanced women in bikinis, David Hasselhoff appearing as himself, and Ving Rhames, a holdover from the first film, whose replacement legs are also, conveniently, rifles.
The embed is courtesy of SpikeTV.
Piranha 3DD is directed by John Gulager, who directed the first Feast as part of Project Greenlight 3, as well as its sequels. This particular sequel will see its ridiculousness-levels escalated by Gary Busey and David Koechner, along with Christopher Lloyd and returning comedian Paul Scheer. Danielle Panabaker, Katrina Bowden, and Chris Zylka will also be present for the bloody aquatic shenanigans.
Piranha 3DD will hit theaters some time in 2012.