10 of the Biggest Myths Found in Shark Movies

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7 years ago

July 23, 2017

Piper St. James

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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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8 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Cameron McFarland

It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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8 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Cameron McFarland

According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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10 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Timothy Rawles

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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

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When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

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A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

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A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

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A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

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After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

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A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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