Thrash
The brief
Tommy Wirkola brings his gonzo sensibilities from "Dead Snow" to the shark-disaster mashup nobody knew they needed, and it's genuinely fun trash with a capital T. Phoebe Dynevor trades "Bridgerton" corsets for waterlogged survival mode while Djimon Hounsou anchors the chaos with his usual gravitas, even when the premise gets wonderfully ridiculous. The 83-minute runtime keeps things moving at breakneck speed without overstaying its welcome or taking itself too seriously. Perfect for anyone who thought "Sharknado" needed better production values or misses the simple pleasures of "The Shallows."
The verdict
If you're craving a well-made B-movie that delivers shark thrills without the camp factor of "Sharknado," this 83-minute adrenaline rush hits the sweet spot with solid performances and Tommy Wirkola's expertly calibrated chaos. If you need your thrillers grounded in reality or can't embrace gleefully ridiculous premises, the inherently silly shark-disaster concept will test your patience regardless of the polished execution.
Watch with
- 👥 Friends who love cheesy creature features
- ⚠️ Skip if you hate shark movies
Heads up
- Shark attacks with blood and gore (moderate)
- Storm disaster destruction (moderate)
- Jump scares during shark encounters (frequent)
- Characters in extreme peril (frequent)
Credits
- Director
- Tommy Wirkola
- Cast
- Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou, Gemma Dart, Alyla Browne, Amy Mathews, Elijah Ungvary
Official synopsis
'When a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town, the storm surge brings devastation, chaos and something
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Deep Water (2026)
Both feature aquatic terror with predators lurking beneath the surface.
Total runtime: 1h 23m + 1h 46m = 3h 9m
