Toxic Shark
Toxic Shark

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Toxic Shark

2017
Movie
88 min
English

A tropical singles retreat takes a terrifying turn when guests realize a poisonous shark is infesting the surrounding water. Not only will it rip apart its victims, but it also uses projectile acid to hunt - in and out of the water.

Insights

IMDb3.7/10
Director: Scott WheelerGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of people on a remote beach find themselves targeted by a mutated, man-eating shark with a toxic bite. As the shark's attack becomes more frequent and deadly, they must band together to find a way to survive the onslaught. The situation escalates as the shark's toxic venom begins to affect the environment and the survivors.

Critical Reception

Toxic Shark is a low-budget independent horror film that received minimal critical attention. It is generally regarded as a B-movie, appealing primarily to fans of creature features and shark attack films. Audience reception is mixed, with many acknowledging its premise but critiquing its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoys a unique premise with a mutated shark.

  • Presents predictable shark attack tropes.

  • Low production values and amateurish acting are common criticisms.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often point to the film being a typical Syfy-channel-esque creature feature, with some viewers finding it campy fun while others found it lacking in significant entertainment value due to its budget limitations.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by The Asylum, a production company known for creating low-budget direct-to-video films, often as mockbusters of major studio releases.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Toxic Shark had some clever ideas but failed to capitalize.** Pretty much a zombie angle on a shark movie - I appreciate the creativity but not the execution. The movie knew it was garbage bud didn’t have much fun with it. The shark ha...