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Ghost Shark

2013·Movie
1h 24min
32
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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness2
  • Catharsis2
  • Nostalgia2

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and cringe comedy

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor4

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure5
  • Direction4
  • Intrigue4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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A coastal town is plagued by a supernatural man-eating shark. A ghost hunter joins forces with a sea captain to uncover the secrets of the area's dark past and find a way to exorcise the spectral predator.
Supernatural HorrorCreature FeatureB-Movie CultAbsurd ComedyIntentional BadnessCheesy EffectsSchlockyCampy FunOver-the-Top

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Questions about Ghost Shark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghost Shark legally?

Ghost Shark is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ghost Shark worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 3.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghost Shark rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ghost Shark?

1 h 24 min

Ghost Shark runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghost Shark?

Critics29
Audiences28

Yes. Critics average 29 and audiences 28 out of 100, so both groups see Ghost Shark much the same way.

What language is Ghost Shark in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ghost Shark?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghost Shark in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghost Shark use?

Black Dude Dies FirstDeath of a ChildDisproportionate RetributionExpyFanservice Car WashThe Farmer and the ViperToo Dumb to LiveWoobie, Destroyer of WorldsThreatening SharkIdiot BallFold-Spindle MutilationNinja Pirate Zombie Robotand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Ghost Shark, including Black Dude Dies First, Death of a Child, Disproportionate Retribution.