Shark movies have had a very special place in Hollywood history for almost half a century now. The idea of being stuck at sea with nothing surrounding you but the waves and one or more very hungry great white sharks (genetic experimentation optional) is one of the most tried-and-true tropes of modern horror films.
Sadly with every popular trope comes a plethora of movies you probably don’t want to spend your time on. If you want to know which shark movies are worth watching the next time you feel like being scared of going out on the water, these are some nice suggestions that can fuel your nightmares.
Jaws
If you want to make a shark movie, this is going to be the one you want to emulate as much as possible. It’s hard to live up to the genius of Steven Spielberg, but the impact that this movie has had on cinema is undeniable. The build-up in this movie is pretty much perfect and it’s just a very cleverly made film.
Sharknado
I know what you’re thinking – Sharknado isn’t a good movie at all. You’re right, but Sharknado isn’t trying to be a good movie. It’s camp that uses that campness as its main selling point, and the only thing it wants to do is entertain. And boy does it entertain.
