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Netflix's Thrash Surges Up Charts as Reviews Divide

Early viewer buzz signals demand for a practical-effects disaster thriller with a climate-relevant hook.

Overview

  • The film climbed Netflix's movie chart within days of release, the Daily Record reported.
  • The story centers on a coastal town hit by a Category 5 hurricane as floodwaters push sharks into the streets, according to the official synopsis.
  • Critics are split, with Collider praising tense set pieces and sturdy production values, while other outlets delivered far harsher assessments.
  • Producer Adam McKay said the premise feels more immediate as global warming accelerates and extreme flooding becomes more common, in comments to Netflix's Tudum.
  • Writer-director Tommy Wirkola shot the large-scale water work in Melbourne with leads Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou.