Bait
Bait

Bait

2012Movie93 minEnglish

A freak tsunami traps shoppers at a coastal Australian supermarket inside the building ... along with a 12-foot great white shark.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic21/100
Google Users38%
Director: Kimble RendallGenres: Horror, Thriller, Action, 3D

Plot Summary

A group of people are trapped in a supermarket after a tsunami hits their beachside town, cutting off their escape. As if the floodwaters weren't enough, they soon discover they are not alone. A school of great white sharks has been swept into the building, turning their fight for survival into a terrifying battle against nature's deadliest predators.

Critical Reception

Bait 3D received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on jump scares. However, some audiences found enjoyment in its B-movie premise and the novelty of its 3D shark attack scenario.

What Reviewers Say

  • While the 3D shark-in-a-supermarket premise offered a novel hook, the execution was largely panned for its uninspired storytelling.
  • Critics frequently pointed to a lack of originality and excessive reliance on clichés common in creature features.
  • Despite the negative critical reception, some viewers appreciated its straightforward, action-packed approach to the disaster-horror genre.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be a predictable and uninspired horror flick, with many commenting on the weak plot and unconvincing special effects. While a small number of viewers enjoyed the novelty of the shark attack in an unusual setting, the overall sentiment was disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a low-budget Australian creature feature, but the decision to film it in 3D significantly increased its production budget and marketing push.

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4 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Next time you hear that your local supermarket is having a snap sale - think twice! These folks found themselves shopping for eggs one minute, then they are trapped by an enormous tsunami wave where the aisles have swapped their wayward tro...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Bait isn't groundbreaking or particularly impressive but slightly edges out typical low-budget shark flicks with a creative setting.** Bait's concept and setting bear similarities to 2019's alligator thriller Crawl. A tsunami traps a s...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

Not a bad Shark horror film, since Jaws. The Aussies never disappoint.
John Chard

John Chard

Sharkunami Gone Barmy! When a tsunami traps shoppers inside a coastal Australian supermarket, their survival prospects are reduced even further when Great White Sharks find their way into the area. It's as nutty as it sounds, a bonker...