AceShowbiz - Sharks are making a terrifying comeback on Netflix with the newly released trailer for Thrash, a survival horror film directed by Tommy Wirkola, known for his work on 2022’s Violent Night and the upcoming sequel Violent Night 2. The movie stars Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton, Fair Play), Djimon Hounsou (Shazam!, A Quiet Place Part II), and Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping).

The trailer opens with ominous storm clouds gathering over a small town as a Category 5 hurricane barrels in. Local children are seen playing in the water before their fun is cut short by the sudden appearance of deadly sharks. The core characters are introduced early on: a pregnant woman on the verge of labor played by Phoebe Dynevor, a boatman portrayed by Djimon Hounsou, and his daughter, played by Whitney Peak. As the hurricane hits, a catastrophic flood causes a meat truck to rupture, spilling its contents and attracting the sharks onto the town’s streets.

The trailer offers a glimpse of intense shark attacks, including a graphic scene where a man attempting to rescue Phoebe Dynevor’s character from a submerged car meets a grisly end. The footage promises a fresh take on the classic killer shark genre, blending survival horror with natural disaster elements.

Thrash draws inspiration from some of Netflix’s most successful international films. It shares thematic ties with 2024’s Under Paris, which ranks as the platform’s second biggest non-English title with 102.3 million views in its first 91 days. Like Under Paris, which features sharks terrorizing the Seine River in the heart of Paris, Thrash uses a distinctive geographic setting to heighten the suspense.

The movie also connects to the 2022 Norwegian film Troll, Netflix’s top non-English title with 103 million views. Both films were directed by Norwegian filmmakers with strong horror backgrounds. Tommy Wirkola directed the 2009 zombie film Dead Snow, while Troll’s director Roar Uthaug gained recognition for the 2006 slasher Cold Prey. Despite language differences, Thrash and Troll share a Nordic horror sensibility that may appeal to genre fans worldwide.

With its combination of natural disaster and shark attacks, Thrash is positioned to be a standout thriller on Netflix. The film’s official trailer is now available to watch exclusively on the streaming platform, building anticipation for its upcoming release.