Shark Attack 3: Megalodon (2002) (V)

User Rating:

2.4/10   

Director:

David Worth

Writers:

Scott Devine (writer)
William Hooke (writer)

Release Date:

20 October 2004 (Kuwait)

Genre:

Horror

Tagline:

The Terror Has Surfaced

Plot:

When two researchers discover a colossal shark's tooth off the Mexican coast their worst fears surface - the most menacing beast to ever rule the waters is still alive and mercilessly feeding on anything that crosses its path.

Plot Keywords:

Shark | Water | Megalodon | Death | Stock Shots

Cast

John Barrowman	...	Ben Carpenter
Jenny McShane	...	Cataline Stone
Ryan Cutrona	...	Chuck Rampart
Bashar Rahal	...	Luis Ruiz
George Stanchev	...	Esai 'Sy'
Pavlin Kemilev	...	Porter
Plamen Manassiev	...	Radio Tech (as Plamen Manasiev)
Krasimir Simeonov	...	Sonar Chief
Ivo Tonchev	...	Ramirez
Rosi Chernogorova	...	Sherry
Plamen Zahov	...	Hector
Peter Rusev	...	First Mate
Viktor Chichov	...	Male Tourist (as Victor Chichov)
Anya Pencheva	...	Wife
Danny Boy	...	Diver #1 (as Dany Boy)

Also Known As:

Shark Attack III: Megalodon (Australia) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language, sexuality and violence/gore.

Runtime:

94 min | UK:90 min

Country:

Israel | South Africa | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #38799) | Australia:MA | Netherlands:16 | Germany:16 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Sofia, Bulgaria

Company:

Nu Image Films

Trivia:

John Barrowman revealed on "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#11.10)" (2006) that the line, "I'm a little wired... what do you say I take you home and eat your pussy?" was intended to make Jenny McShane laugh, and was not intended to stay in the film, however, the line was left in the final cut. On Al Murray's "Happy Hour" (2007), he revealed that the actress , contrary to his expectations of her ability, gave no reaction. This was ideal as his line was dubbed to '...and watch I Love Lucy' for the HBO TV version.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Ben submits his request to identify the shark tooth to the bulletin board, he titles the message "Mystery Shark". When Cat finds it, it's titled "Mistery Shark". In the following close-up when she's reading it, it's titled "Mystery Shark" again.

Quotes:

Mr. Tolley: Fiber Optic... cables...

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Happy Hour: (#2.6)" (2008)

Deserving of a cult following

Shark Attack 3 is truly an awful movie, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't grab some friends and popcorn and spend your evening watching it. It is so awful, the acting so campy, the special effects so cheesy, the dialog so terrible and the plot so contrived from Jaws that this movie is a must see. The sharks are nothing more than stock footage (and how does stock footage eat people? you ask...oh, you'll see!), the Mexican actors are, in actuality, Russian/Bulgarian, and there are some truly unforgettable scenes. Not to mention a rather dirty pick-up line...

I've seen some bad movies in my day, but I must admit that Shark Attack 3 truly takes the cake. Go check it out yourself. (But avoid Shark Attacks 1 and 2, they're reportedly decent.)

PS I changed the ten to a one since a lot of SA3 'fans' want it in the Bottom 100. I agree.