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Netflix’s Shark Thriller 'Thrash' Debuts to Divided Reviews

Early reviews describe a fast, bloody B‑movie that entertains more than it convinces.

Overview

  • Thrash, which began streaming Friday, April 10, brings a shark disaster thriller to Netflix from writer-director Tommy Wirkola.
  • The film follows a South Carolina town swamped by a Category 5 hurricane as bull sharks prowl flooded streets, with Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak and Djimon Hounsou leading the cast.
  • Reviews are mixed, with outlets like Mashable and /Film calling it a tight, fun B‑movie while The A.V. Club and What’s on Netflix fault thin characters, wobbly tone and limp jokes.
  • Critics disagree on the shark visuals, though many single out the production design, tense set pieces and a brisk sub‑90‑minute runtime for keeping the story moving.
  • Netflix posted a behind‑the‑scenes video on Saturday showing practical stunt work like window crashes and large water sets, underscoring the film’s emphasis on hands‑on spectacle.