Sharksploitation (2023) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2023 · 106 min · English

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Directed by

Stephen Scarlata

Starring

Roger Corman, Tom Chapin, Christian Bogh, Glenn Campbell, Jim Bertges, Mark Atkins

Following the enormous success of Jaws, a wave of films featuring sharks appeared, and this documentary explores that era of "sharksploitation." It examines the strange and often thrilling world of these movies, investigating why audiences became so captivated by the idea of sharks on screen and the films that capitalized on that fascination. The film charts the evolution of shark-themed cinema and its lasting impact on popular culture.