Top 10 most impressive and haunting man-eater sharks movies of all time
The concept of "summer blockbuster" of Hollywood cinema was officially born in 1975 with the movie about the theme of cannibalistic shark "Jaws" by the talented director Steven Spielberg. Since then, big screen audiences have had a new fear of "man-eater shark". The image of "evil genius ocean " with giant bodies, sharp teeth carrying a deadly obsession on the big screen has brought nightmares for generations of moviegoers. Over the past 40 years, the "image" of the shark has always been a symbol, the subject of continuous exploitation of the world's cinema. On the occasion of the movie "47 Meters Down: The Next Chapter", which will be released at the end of September, Topshare invites you to review the most impressive and haunting cannibalistic films of all time.
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47 Meters Down (2017)
47 Meters Down - Trailer
"47 Meters Down" revolves around the story of 2 American girls during a vacation in Mexico, got stuck in a shark observation cage on the ocean floor. Both must find a way to escape from the danger of white sharks waiting to swallow them. Eventhough the movie has the same theme like the movie "The Shallows" but "47 Meters Down" still has its own charm. Two characters in "47 Meters Down" must find ways to survive on the bottom of the sea with the depth of 47 meters. The challenge is doubled up when there are "47 Meters Down" tells the story of two American girls who are stuck in a shark observation cage on the ocean floor while on vacation in Mexico. Both must find a way to get away before the white sharks come after them. Along with The Shallows' theme of survival in the middle of the sea, 47 Meters Down has its own allure. The two protagonists of 47 Meters Down must find a way to live on the ocean floor at a depth of 47 meters. The difficulty is compounded by the fact that, in addition to the vicious shark lurking nearby, the two girls must calculate limit themselves. The majority of the action in the film takes place underwater. Director Johannes Roberts creates video that is both realistic and cinematic.
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Jaws
Jaw (1975)
The film is about Sheriff Brody, oceanographer Matt Hooper, and the "ocean killer," a giant shark that eats people. Close-ups of the monster's bright, pointed teeth in a surprise snap inserted by talented director Steven Spielberg and on haunting and scary imagery draw viewers in "Jaws" .For the first time on television, the viewer is confronted with a fear of the sea. Following "Shark Jaw," this sea creature has become the most iconic image in horror films with a sea setting. The film also gave rise to the idea of "blockbuster movies," which are mostly associated with summer blockbusters.
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The Meg (2018)
The Meg - Trailer
Jon Turteltaub directed The Meg, a science fiction horror film. The plot of the film is based on Steve Alten's novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, which was published in 1997. This is the final summer blockbuster of 2018, with a budget of $150 million dollars. The plot revolves around naval captain Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham), who once escaped from a giant shark and is now confronted with the most dangerous creature in the ocean - in a hundredfold more dangerous situation. Jonas Taylor was on duty five years ago when he came across a giant shark that killed half of the crew. He was not only fired, but he also lost his marriage and his honor. Nobody believed him when he claimed to have seen an unimaginable creature that had died out millions of years ago. And, when he is overcome by fear and disappointment, he must combat it once more to save those he loves.
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The Shallows (2016)
The Shallows - Trailer
The Shallows emerged just as the shark film trend was beginning to fade, bringing it back to its golden era. The Shallows is dubbed "Shark Jaw for the New Millennium" by Sony. The plot and setting of the film are fairly straightforward: Nancy (Blake Lively) is stranded 200 meters from the shore with a large white shark lurking nearby. Ryan Reynolds' wife plays almost all of the roles in the movie. When the tide was high and her injuries were not improving, time was running out. With a budget of just $25 million, the film combines horror, drama, and choking with terror to create an ocean of evil brilliance.
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Bait (2012)
Bait 2012 official Trailer
A tsunami wreaked havoc on Australia's stunning coastal region. A group of people from various backgrounds who all made the same mistake in the past, destiny brings them together in a situation where they must fight for their lives while stuck inside the mall and surrounded by vicious white sharks... Bait is a 3D horror film that does not adopt the typical shark attack theme in the ocean, but instead takes place in a more restricted environment. The film, directed by Kimble Rendall, not only scares the viewer, but also depicts the struggle for survival among citizens in natural disasters.
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