Deep Dive: Sharksploitation (2024)
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Sharksploitation is a 2023 American documentary film written and directed by Stephen Scarlata. The film focuses on the sharksploitation film subgenre, which centers around sharks and shark attacks. It examines the cultural impact and representation of sharks in cinema, particularly in the context of horror and thrillers.
Produced by Shudder, Sharksploitation was made available for streaming on July 21, 2023. The film runs for 106 minutes and features insights into the evolution of shark-related films and their influence on public perception of sharks.
Why Watch
- •Meet Stephen Scarlata, the film's writer and director.
- •Find out about the sharksploitation film subgenre.
- •See how shark attacks are portrayed in cinema.
Did You Know
•Sharksploitation was released for streaming on July 21, 2023.
•The film has a runtime of 106 minutes.
•Stephen Scarlata is both the writer and director of Sharksploitation.
•The documentary is produced by Shudder, a streaming service.
Perfect For
Shark attack filmsHorror movie enthusiastsFilm genre studies