Overview

• The film opened in French cinemas on July 23 after its debut at Cannes’ Quinzaine des cinéastes, earning early praise for its tense survival premise
• It follows Zephyr, an adrenaline-seeking surfer who is abducted by Tucker, a psychopathic killer who feeds his victims to sharks while documenting their demise
• Hassie Harrison’s resilient performance as Zephyr and Jai Courtney’s chilling portrayal of Tucker have been singled out by reviewers
• Director Sean Byrne employs a minimalist, suggestion-driven approach in tribute to Jaws, deliberately limiting on-screen gore to heighten suspense
• Shot over two weeks in Queensland’s Jumpinpin canal with live sharks, the film also weaves in an ecological thread on shark conservation and human impact on marine life