Zaat (1971) Marshall Grauer, Wade Popwell, Paul Galloway (Begagnad)

Zaat, the tale of an unhinged former-Nazi scientist who unleashes a diabolical plan to mutate himself, the nearby marine life, and the entire state of Florida (ironic considering that the rest of the country already feels Florida is a land of mutants), is quite frankly a bad movie.  But that’s exactly the point.  In fact, Zaat, under its alternative title of Blood Waters of Dr. Z, was lampooned by Mystery Science Theater 3000 back in the day, and for valid reason. The doctor’s devious master plan revolves around submersing himself into a shallow tank filled with water tainted by a compound dubbed ZaAt, a special concoction that will imbue the swimmer with aquatic abilities and strength.  Turns out that one of the unfortunate unexpected side effects of ZaAt is that it will also turn you into a goofy looking rubber monster with shag carpet accents, a face like a gas mask, and a clumsy gait like you’re favoring an inflamed hemorrhoid. Taking the hideous transformation surprisingly well,  the doctor takes his favorite Windex bottle full of ZaAt down by the water’s edge to casually spray his potion all around the Glades like he was spritzing prized roses.