Jaws

A man-eating great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, attacking swimmers and causing panic. Police chief Martin Brody struggles to convince the mayor to close the beaches, fearing the town's economy will suffer. When attacks escalate, Brody, a marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a perilous voyage to hunt down the monstrous predator before it claims more victims.

Jaws was a groundbreaking cinematic achievement, becoming the first true summer blockbuster and a massive critical and commercial success. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of suspense and a landmark in the thriller genre, praised for its direction, performances, and terrifying portrayal of the unseen shark.

• A masterclass in suspense and filmmaking that redefined the summer blockbuster.

• Terrifyingly effective with iconic performances and a relentless sense of dread.

• Spielberg's direction creates palpable tension, making the unseen shark a formidable antagonist.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise Jaws for its thrilling suspense, memorable characters, and terrifying depiction of the shark. Many highlight its impact as a defining summer movie and a classic of the horror genre.

Won 3 Academy Awards (Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound) and was nominated for Best Picture. It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

The mechanical shark, nicknamed 'Bruce' by the production crew, malfunctioned so frequently that it was often kept out of frame, forcing director Steven Spielberg to rely on suggestion and the characters' reactions to build suspense, which ultimately enhanced the film's terror.