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Updated · Fox News · Jun 1020th Century Studios Releases 'Whalefall' Trailer Ahead of Oct. 16 Debut
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 10Summary
- 20th Century Studios unveiled the first trailer for “Whalefall,” spotlighting Austin Abrams as a scuba diver swallowed by a sperm whale.
- The film adapts Daniel Kraus’ 2023 novel, turning its survival premise into a horror-leaning pitch aimed at ocean-fear audiences.
- Josh Brolin also stars in the movie, which the trailer frames around close encounters in open water and the claustrophobic aftermath inside the whale.
- Oct. 16 is the scheduled release date for the film, which arrives as a new big-screen sea thriller nearly 51 years after “Jaws” debuted in 1975.
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How will 'Whalefall' balance its terrifying survival premise with the deep emotional story promised by its director? Can a scientifically unlikely film like 'Whalefall' truly become the new 'Jaws' for a modern audience? In a crowded October, can 'Whalefall' stand out against horror sequels like 'Terrifier 4' and 'Scary Movie 6'?