Jaws (1975)
Based on Peter Benchley’s best-selling novel, Steven Spielberg’s 1975 shark saga set the standard for the New Hollywood popcorn blockbuster while frightening millions of moviegoers out of the water. When a woman is violently dragged down to the ocean depths after a late-night skinny dip, the seaside town Sherriff – played by Roy Schneider – becomes suspicious of a dangerous creature lurking beneath the waves. Once a few more beach-goers are graphically gobbled up by an enormous shark, confirming those suspicions, a team of hunters are sent to kill the beast and end it’s tirade on the town’s citizens, who remain desperate for a dip. Jaws feeds on the fear of the unknown. An inspired choice of music and the fact that Spielberg restrains from showing the creature, means viewers are kept on the edge of their seats as the carnage unfolds.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
