I really love a shark movie. They have all the elements of a thriller or a horror movie, but their big bad is a fish in the ocean that's looming and chasing someone. You can unlock a whole new set of fears and ideas Today, I wanted to dig into some of the best shark movies of all time and talk about what makes them so thrilling. Let's dive in. JawsIt comes as no surprise that Steven Spielberg's masterpiece, Jaws, remains at the pinnacle of the genre. I mean, it's one of the greatest movies of any kind of all time. Its masterful blend of suspense, character development, and a terrifyingly unseen threat for much of the film set a new standard for blockbuster filmmaking and permanently etched the fear of sharks into the public consciousness.Open WaterThis hidden gem is really bleak. I remember seeing it in a small theater where, by the end, people were pacing under the tension. Based on a true story, Open Water is a stark and terrifying look at what happens when a scuba-diving couple is accidentally left behind in the middle of the ocean. The film's low-budget, documentary-style aesthetic and use of real sharks create a palpable sense of dread and hopelessness. The ShallowsA tense and visually stunning survival film, The Shallows stars Blake Lively as a surfer stranded on a rock just a short distance from shore, stalked by a persistent great white shark. There's a really clever part of this movie where...
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