Great White

Movie Trailer

Release Date
July 16, 2021

Genre
Horror, Thriller

Cast & Crew

• Katrina Bowden as Kaz Fellows
• Aaron Jakubenko as Charlie Brody
• Kimie Tsukakoshi as Michelle
• Tim Kano as Joji
• Te Kohe Tuhaka as Benny

Director
Martin Wilson

Other Movies Director is Known For

• Directorial debut for a feature film

Producer

• Michael Robertson
• Neal Kingston

Writer

• Michael Boughen

Budget
Estimated at $5 million

Production Company

• Thrills & Spills
• Piccadilly Pictures
• Filmology Finance

Running Time
91 minutes

Languages
English

Maturity Rating
R

Content Advisory

• Intense sequences of peril
• Some language
• Violence

Movie Story
“Great White” is a survival horror thriller that follows a group of five people stranded in the middle of the ocean after a seaplane crash. The film centers on Kaz Fellows (Katrina Bowden) and Charlie Brody (Aaron Jakubenko), a couple who run a seaplane charter business. Along with their passengers—Michelle (Kimie Tsukakoshi), Joji (Tim Kano), and Benny (Te Kohe Tuhaka)—they set out on what is supposed to be a routine flight to a remote atoll in Australia.

Their trip takes a deadly turn when they discover the remains of a shark attack victim on the atoll. Despite the ominous signs, the group decides to continue their journey, only to encounter a great white shark that attacks their seaplane, leaving them stranded in a life raft miles from shore. With limited supplies and the shark circling them, the group must work together to survive the relentless predator and find a way to reach safety.

As tensions rise and their situation becomes increasingly dire, the group faces not only the external threat of the shark but also the internal conflicts and fears that come with being trapped in such a perilous situation. The film builds suspense through its claustrophobic setting and the constant presence of the shark, which remains a menacing force throughout.

“Great White” taps into the primal fear of the ocean and its deadly inhabitants, offering a tense and thrilling ride for fans of shark attack movies.

Special Effects
The film uses a combination of practical effects and CGI to bring the great white shark to life. The visual effects are designed to create a realistic and terrifying depiction of the shark, with emphasis on its size, speed, and predatory nature. The underwater sequences are particularly effective in building tension, as the shark’s presence is often hinted at before it strikes. The film also makes good use of its ocean setting, using the vast, open water to create a sense of isolation and helplessness.

Box Office Performance
“Great White” was released during the COVID-19 pandemic and had a limited theatrical release, as well as availability on digital and video-on-demand platforms. The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its tension and shark attack sequences, while others criticized it for its predictable plot and character development. Despite the mixed reception, “Great White” found an audience among fans of creature features and survival horror.

Filming Locations

• Queensland, Australia
• Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Notable Quotes

• “It’s not the sharks you see that you need to worry about. It’s the ones you don’t.” – Charlie Brody
• “We’ve got to stay calm. Panic is our worst enemy out here.” – Kaz Fellows

Behind-the-Scenes
“Great White” was shot on location in Queensland, Australia, with the filmmakers aiming to capture the beauty and danger of the ocean setting. The production faced challenges related to filming on the water, including managing the logistics of shooting in open sea conditions and ensuring the safety of the cast and crew. Director Martin Wilson, making his feature film debut, focused on creating a tense, atmospheric thriller that would appeal to fans of classic shark movies like Jaws.

Awards

• None

Final Verdict
“Great White” is a suspenseful survival thriller that delivers the expected thrills and chills for fans of shark attack movies. While the film may not break new ground in the genre, it offers a solid, tension-filled experience with its claustrophobic setting and relentless predator. The performances by the cast are effective in conveying the fear and desperation of being stranded in the ocean with a deadly shark on the hunt. For viewers who enjoy creature features and survival horror, “Great White” provides a gripping and entertaining watch.

IMDb Rating
4.1/10