Part of the SciFi Channel's seemingly endless parade of killer critters and mega monsters, 'Sharktopus' was unleashed in 2010, staking its claim as perhaps a new pinnacle in its series of original monster mashes. To score 'Sharktopus', producer Roger Corman and director Declan O'Brien returned to composer Tom Hiel, who had already established a creative relationship after working together on 'Rock Monster' and 'Cyclops'. Hiel's score for 'Sharktopus' was produced using synthesizers and sampled symphonic wave files, which allowed the composer to closely replicate a live orchestral performance without the expense, emphasizing the synthesizer's ability to create unique musical sounds. Living and working in the Los Angeles area, Tom Hiel is an award winning composer for film and television.