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10 of the Biggest Myths Found in Shark Movies

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  1. Blood Thirsty Monsters

    The shark as a species are blood thirsty monsters that enjoy the taste of human flesh, intentionally hunting us as soon as our feet hit the water.  Right?  No.  The activity in the water created by humans such as splashing, swimming, and playing in the surf creates movements that confuse sharks and they commonly mistake us for their normal prey of fish and seals.  Once they grab a hold of us they usually realize we are not their usual prey and let us go, rarely coming back for a second bite.  They simply don’t like our taste and texture.
  2. Deep Trouble

    You are immediately shark “chum” if you find yourself in the ocean with one or more sharks.  Right?  Wrong!  According to studies it has been shown you have a better chance of winning the lottery than being attacked by a shark if you are out in the open ocean surfing.  If you do find yourself in the water with a shark while scuba diving experts say you should maintain eye contact with the shark, it will be less likely to advance on you if they know you see them.  If you are diving with a buddy slowly rise to the surface, back to back. and keeping eye contact with any sharks in the vicinity
  3. Unstoppable Monsters

    Sharks love jumping out of the water to come after humans, no matter what we’re resting on.  Not likely.  Sharks cannot breach out of the water to attack us by intentionally knocking swimmers off of surf boards, body boards, rocks, buoys, and grab onto helicopter skids dragging us into the water.  If we are on a surfboard a shark will strike from beneath, hitting the board with their nose and knocking us off into the water, this is the same method they use to attack seals on the surface of the water.  However, lurching out of the water to take hold of a helicopter skid to bring the copter down into the ocean is not a likely scenario.
  4.   Sharks seek revenge

    Despite what the plot of the Jaws movies may have us believe, especially Jaws 4: The Revenge, sharks do not hold a grudge nor do they seek out or hunt motivated by revenge.  Nor do sharks hunt to kill just for sport, sharks kill to eat.  Period.
  5. Sharks can swim backwards

    The genetically modified sharks in Deep Blue Sea swam backwards to evade being shot by a gun when it was pointed at them.  Sharks cannot swim backwards or even stop suddenly due to their pectoral fins and the fin’s inability to bend backwards like other species of fish.  The inability for the fin to bend limits the movement of a shark to a forward motion only.
  6. Keep Swimming

    If a shark stops swimming it will die.  Sharks breathe through two methods; buccal pumping which is used by some species of sharks today but was used mostly by older species, and ram ventilation which modern sharks use today.  However, if the shark’s muscles aren’t strong enough to pump water from their mouth over their gills then they can’t absorb the oxygen out of the water as it passes by.  This is why many think if a shark doesn’t keep moving it will die, but it is just simply not the case.  Even the older species with buccal pumping can take rest periods from swimming.
  7. Big Dumb Fish

    A shark is a dumb fish that just “swims, eats, and makes little baby sharks.”
    It has been proven by experts over time that sharks have shown intelligence and can learn.  For instance, dive groups who enter waters that are known to be inhabited by shark feed them from rods.  The sharks learn that these people who visit their domain usually have free food and swim near them without fear to eat off of the rods.
  8. Sharks Are Expendable

    After the release of Jaws many believed sharks had to be vanquished from “our” waters and shark hunting became a sport not just for fishermen but for tourists as well.  It was believed sharks were not important to the ocean’s ecosystem, that they were just monsters that had to be disposed of, and they it’s ok if we kill them.  So we did, by the thousands.  We hunted sharks to near extinction in many areas of the world’s oceans.  The same reason we fear sharks, because they are at the top of their food chain, is the exact reason we need them in our waters.  Sharks keep the population of other fish at a balance and in proportion to their ecosystem.
  9. Unstoppable Killing Machines

    Movies will have you believing nothing short of an explosion can kill a shark.  Sadly the truth is much more simplistic than that.  Many sharks are killed each year in fishing nets along with other aquatic wildlife.  If a shark can’t swim it can’t eat, and if a shark can’t swim after a certain period of time certain species will die from oxygen deprivation.
  10. Great White Feeding Frenzy

    Killer shark movies (genetically altered, mutant, and tornado riding sharks aside) will have you believe the only shark that has ever bitten a human being is the Great White.  This simply isn’t true.  In fact, most shark attacks are by smaller sharks who mistake our splashing for food.

Find out more about real life sharks during Discovery Channel’s 2017 Shark Week.  You can find the schedule here!

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

Arcadian Official Movie Poster

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

Winnie the Pooh Poohniverse

The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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