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Monster Shark

1984·Movie
1h 34min·R
IMDb2.9Rotten Tomatoes–15%

Where to watch

fuboTVHooplaNight Flight+Eternal FamilyTroma NOW

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Monster Shark fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Nostalgia2
  • Wonder2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Physical Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Sink your teeth into pure terror!

A marine biologist, a dolphin trainer, a research scientist, and a local sheriff try to hunt down a large sea monster, a shark/octopus hybrid, that is devouring swimmers and fishermen off a south Florida coast.
Creature FeatureMarine HorrorExploitation FilmTense HuntOceanic ThreatGore & VisceralB-Movie Charm1980s ThrowbackSurvival Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Lamberto Bava
Written by:
Sergio Martino, Dardano Sacchetti, Luigi Cozzi
Produced by:
Sergio Borelli, Mino Loy
Composed by:
Fabio Frizzi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Monster Shark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monster Shark legally?

fuboTVHooplaNight Flight+Eternal FamilyTroma NOWMidnight PulpTubi TV

Monster Shark is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Night Flight+, Eternal Family, and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Monster Shark worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26/100 (IMDb 2.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Monster Shark rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Monster Shark?

1 h 34 min

Monster Shark runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is Monster Shark in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Monster Shark?

7CAGBGGITSMUSVA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Monster Shark in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Monster Shark use?

Artistic License – BiologyWorst AidMix-and-Match CritterCharacter ShillingViewer-Friendly InterfaceMundane UtilityAdmiring the AbominationThe MoleThe AlcoholicSuper-Persistent PredatorArtistic License – PaleontologyAmbiguously Brownand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Monster Shark, including Artistic License – Biology, Worst Aid, Mix-and-Match Critter.