Strap yourselves in, this is going to be one thrilling ride! Sony Picture andPeople Magazinehave unveiled thefirst trailerfor the tense dramaThe Shallows. The basic premise findsBlake Livelytrying to survive against a Great White Shark attack! The movie is in theaters this summer.
In the taut nail-biterThe Shallows, Nancy (Blake Lively) is surfing alone on a secluded beach. That’s when she is attacked by agreat white sharkand stranded just a short distance from shore. Though she is only 200 yards from her survival, getting there proves the ultimate contest of wills. It’sJawsfor a new generation.
Jaume Collet-Serradirects The Shallows. He was first introduced to audiences with his 2005 remakeHouse of Wax. The past couple of years, he has become better known for his collaborations with action iconLiam Neeson. They first worked together on 2014’sNon-Stop, and reunited for last year’sRun All Night. They will next team-up forThe Commuter, which arrives in 2017. The filmmaker has also been connected to the long gestating live-actionAkiraadaptation set up at Warner Bros.
PerhapsJaume Collet-Serra’s most recognized directorial effort is 2009’sOrphan, whichshocked and surprisedaudiences with its terrifying ending. The movie is also noted for its intense storytelling and visual flair. All of which is evident in this first look at The Shallows. It’s possible that the director has created another classic in the genre.
The Shallows is being describes as a cross between127 HoursandOpen Water.Blake Lively’s character is a young woman dealing with the recentdeathof her mother when she decided to spend some time alone on the open ocean. Injured and stranded on an offshore buoy, she must overcome her initial attack and make it back to shore without getting munched on by one hungry shark. Anthony Jaswinski wrote The Shallows, a script that wound up on the coveted Black List. Weimaraner Republic Pictures partners Lynn Harris and Matti Leshem are producing. Take a look at the terrifying sneak peek, then let us know what you think. Is this the must see Shark movie of the summer?
