Avalanche Sharks
Avalanche Sharks

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Avalanche Sharks

2012
Movie
82 min
English

A snow avalanche awakens humungous, prehistoric sharks that proceed to chomp on bikini clad co-eds.

Insights

IMDb3.1/10
Director: Scott WheelerGenres: Horror, Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of young adults on a snowboarding trip in the mountains discover that they are being hunted by a mutated shark that can apparently swim through snow and ice. They must band together to survive the deadly creature and its attacks.

Critical Reception

Avalanche Sharks is a low-budget horror film that garnered minimal attention and is generally considered a B-movie or 'so bad it's good' film. It received very little critical review due to its limited release and genre. Audience reception is largely based on its novelty as a creature feature.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise of a shark attacking skiers is its main draw, often appealing to fans of absurd creature features.

  • Despite its fantastical concept, the execution is widely seen as uninspired and poorly produced.

  • Appreciated by some for its campy nature and over-the-top violence, rather than any serious cinematic merit.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Avalanche Sharks are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's ridiculous premise and low production values. It's typically viewed as a film for those who enjoy B-movies and unintentional comedy.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Avalanche Sharks', is a play on the common creature feature trope of sharks appearing in unlikely environments, combined with the mountainous setting.

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