• Horror
• Thriller

Dangerous Animals 2025

Dangerous Animals (2025) – moody, oceanic, and absolutely fitting for a shark‑tinged thriller with a human predator at its core. This survival‑horror thriller, directed by Sean Byrne and penned by Nick Lepard, subverts the typical shark movie by positioning humans—not sharks—as the real menace. The story follows Zephyr (Hassie Harrison), a spirited American surfer who becomes entangled with Tucker (Jai Courtney), a deranged charter captain who lures victims aboard only to feed them to sharks while documenting their demise.🧭 Release & Origins The film premiered at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight on May 17, 2025, marking the first Australian feature in the sidebar in over a decade. It hit U.S. theaters on June 6 and released in Australia on June 12.🗣️ What Critics Are Saying Praise for Style, Tension & Performances RogerEbert.com lauds Byrne’s precise direction, “efficient genre mash‑up,” and visceral storytelling. Dread Central hails Jai Courtney’s Tucker as “one of horror’s greatest villains in years.” Decider describes the film as a smart mix of serial killer suspense and shark horror, recommending audiences "Stream It." Washington Post compares it to Jaws meets Silence of the Lambs, applauding its cinematography and Courtney’s charismatic performance, though noting occasional plot repetition. AP News highlights the film’s suspense, atmospheric ocean cinematography, and the notion that humans are the true predators.Some Critiques The Guardian criticizes the narrative’s predictability and derivative feel, despite praising Courtney’s energy. Other reviewers mention familiar genre tropes and occasional dips in originality.💰 Box Office Performance Here’s the latest info on the worldwide box office for Dangerous Animals (2025):Wikipedia (Global Summary) Grossed $2.7 million in the United States and Canada Earned another $2.7 million in other territories Resulting in a worldwide total of $5.4 million.Box Office Mojo — Broader Breakdown Domestic (U.S. & Canada): $2,738,137 International: $2,794,875 Worldwide Total: $5,533,012.IMDb Figures IMDb provides a slightly varied tally: U.S. & Canada: $2,738,137 (matching BOM) Worldwide: ranges reported between approximately $5.43 million and $5.48 million.Alternative Estimates The Numbers site cites: Domestic: $2,738,137 International: $1,074,236 Worldwide: $3,812,373 (significantly lower than other sources). BoxOfficeWala reported: U.S. gross: ~$2.72 million Worldwide: ~$3.27 million (noted as possibly incomplete)🌟 Conclusion Dangerous Animals flips the shark-horror genre on its head, presenting not the sea creatures, but humanity itself—embodied in a sadistic charter captain—as the real predator. Directed with precision by Sean Byrne and anchored by Jai Courtney’s chilling performance, the film merges survival horror with psychological thrills, offering a brutal yet stylish experience. While it doesn’t escape every genre cliché, it succeeds in unsettling viewers and keeping them hooked. If you're a fan of intense thrillers that blend serial-killer menace with oceanic dread, this one is worth the dive. Verdict: Watch it—if you can stomach it. Read More

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