Jurassic Shark
Jurassic Shark

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Jurassic Shark

2012
Movie
78 min
English

When an oil company unwittingly unleashes a prehistoric shark from its icy prison, the Jurassic killer maroons a group of art thieves and a group of college students on an abandoned island

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IMDb2.4/10
Director: Scott WheelerGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Action

Plot Summary

A group of college students on a weekend boat trip become the targets of a prehistoric shark that has somehow been brought to the present day. This genetically engineered sea creature, with its sharp teeth and insatiable appetite, stalks them relentlessly. The survivors must find a way to defeat the monstrous shark before they all become its next meal.

Critical Reception

Jurassic Shark is a low-budget creature feature that garnered significant attention for its campy premise and often unintentional humor. While it holds a niche appeal for fans of B-movies and schlock horror, it was largely panned by critics for its poor special effects, nonsensical plot, and uninspired acting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its absurdity and entertainment value by fans of "so bad it's good" cinema.

  • Criticized for its extremely low production values, especially the CGI and practical effects.

  • Noted for its predictable plot and lack of genuine scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist often highlight the film's B-movie charm and its suitability for a laughably bad movie night. It's generally not taken seriously as a horror film.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a deliberate play on the highly successful "Jurassic Park" franchise, aiming to attract viewers with the similarity in name, despite vastly different production values and critical reception.

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