JET SKI NIGHTMARE! Shark Bait (2022) Official Review

* Shark Bait (2022)Directed by James Nunn, Shark Bait is a high-octane survival thriller that follows a group of spring breakers in Mexico. After a night of heavy partying, the group steals two jet skis and heads far out to sea, only for a head-on collision to leave them stranded with a broken-down watercraft and a friend with a severely mangled leg. As blood fills the water, they are stalked by a massive great white shark in a desperate battle for survival.+1Key Details* Director: James Nunn* Release Date: May 13, 2022* Genre: Horror / Suspense / Thriller* Runtime: 87 minutes* Cast:* Holly Earl as Nat* Jack Trueman as Tom* Catherine Hannay as Milly* Malachi Pullar-Latchman as Tyler* Thomas Flynn as GregProduction & Style* Atmospheric Cinematography: The film is noted for its impressive drone shots and underwater camerawork that build tension by highlighting the vast, isolating nature of the ocean.* Survival Focus: Much like the first Jaws sequel, the movie leans into “slasher” tropes where characters are systematically targeted by a predator while trapped in a limited environment.* Practical Visuals: While the film uses CGI for the shark, it incorporates practical effects for several of the gore sequences.Watch If You Liked...* The Shallows (2016): For the “single location” shark survival vibe.* 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019): For high-tension, claustrophobic predator attacks.* Open Water (2003): For the terrifying realism of being stranded in the deep ocean. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goreandgrimepodcast.substack.com