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Toxic Shark
2017 88 min United States of America 18+
★5.1
Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy
Director: Cole Sharpe
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Description
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.
Starring
Kabby Borders
Actor
Christina Masterson
Actor
Michelle Cortés
Actor
Key opinion
Toxic Shark is widely regarded as a failed B-movie that relies on a creative premise but suffers from poor execution and clichéd writing. While the film benefits from some visually striking location work, the lack of narrative cohesion and wasted potential prevent it from being an entertaining experience.
| Screenplay | The film's ambitious premise involving a mutated shark is severely undermined by poor scriptwriting and lack of follow-through. | |
| Cinematography | Breathtaking coastline shots and effective drone photography provide a visual quality that far exceeds the film's low-budget narrative standards. | |
| Humor | The inclusion of slapstick humor through specific characters like Ryan provides a subjective experience; some viewers find the character comedic, while others find the surrounding dialogue flat and uninspired. | |
| Originality | The plot is trapped by generic, predictable tropes that fail to deliver on the potential of the underlying horror-science fiction concept. |