51 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Apr 10
Netflix has released 'Thrash', a shark survival thriller set during a hurricane in a South Carolina coastal town.
Starring Phoebe Dynevor and Djimon Hounsou, the film follows residents battling both rising floodwaters and aggressive sharks after a levee breaks.
Reviews note its blend of disaster and creature-feature tropes, with some critics calling it entertainingly pulpy, while others find it formulaic and lacking suspense.
Can a popcorn shark movie effectively deliver a serious climate change warning?
What makes 'Thrash' a better bet for Netflix than for a traditional theatrical release?
Why does 'Thrash' depict a monster hurricane when 2026 is forecast to have a quiet season?
How does the film's 86-minute runtime balance character development with non-stop shark action?
How does a 'protector' great white shark fit into a film about ravenous bull sharks?
Did Phoebe Dynevor's real-life panic attacks on set ultimately enhance her on-screen performance?