Shark Night 3D (2011) Horror Thriller Action
Shark Night 3D (2011) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Sep 02, 2011 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Action | Runtime 1h 30m
- Alias: Shark Night
- Overall Score: ☆ 2.73/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 2.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.9/10
Shark Night 3D Plot Synopsis:
When 7 college friends pack their swim suits for a weekend of fun-in-the-sun activities at their friend Sara's lake house, they think it will be the perfect vacation. But the tables immediately turn when the lead football star, Malik, gets his arm ripped off during a water skiing accident. While the friends are to believe his wound was a freak accident, they soon come to discover that there was a primal attack involving a shark. Now while they think that one shark is no problem, they soon come to the realization that 15 species of sharks are lurking in the water, and with no form of boat or transportation, and no signals for phone's, the group of seven now face a fate they would never imagine. They soon learn that they don't know who to trust or who to turn to for help!
A sexy summer weekend turns into a blood-soaked nightmare for a group of college students trapped on an island surrounded by voracious underwater predators in "Shark Night 3D," a terrifying thrill ride from director David Ellis ("The Final Destination," "Snakes On a Plane"), featuring a red-hot young cast including Sara Paxton ("Superhero Movie," "Last House on the Left"), Dustin Milligan ("90210," "Slither"), Chris Carmack ("The O.C."), Joel David Moore ("Avatar"), Chris Zylka ("The Amazing Spider Man") and Katharine McPhee ("The House Bunny").Arriving by boat at her family"s Louisiana lake island cabin, Sara (Sara Paxton) and her friends quickly strip down to their swimsuits for a weekend of fun in the sun. But when star football player Malik (Sinqua Walls) stumbles from the salt-water lake with his arm torn off, the party mood quickly evaporates. Assuming the injury was caused by a freak wake-boarding accident, the group realizes they have to get Malik to a hospital on the other side of the lake, and fast.But as they set out in a tiny speedboat, the college friends discover the lake has been stocked with hundreds of massive, flesh-eating sharks! As they face one grisly death after another, Sara and the others struggle desperately to fend off the sharks, get help and stay alive long enough to reach the safety of dry land.More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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Shark Night 3D Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2011 (more 2011 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 90 minutes / Directors: David R. Ellis
Stars: Sara Paxton, Dustin Milligan, Chris Carmack, Katharine McPhee, Joel David Moore … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Sep 02, 2011Box Office: $18,877,153
What is Shark Night 3D Streaming On?
Shark Night 3D is Streaming on TubiLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Shark Night 3D Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 02, 2011
Writers: Will Hayes, Jesse Studenberg
Producers: Chris Briggs, Mark Brooke, Douglas Curtis, Tawny Ellis, Mike Fleiss, Lynette Howell Taylor, Ryan Kavanaugh, Clint Kisker, Kelly McCormick, Nick Meyer, Crystal Powell, Matthew H. Rowland, Marc Schaberg, Paul Taylor, Tucker Tooley
Editors: Dennis Virkler
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Shark Night 3D Plot Synopsis:
When 7 college friends pack their swim suits for a weekend of fun-in-the-sun activities at their friend Sara's lake house, they think it will be the perfect vacation. But the tables immediately turn when the lead football star, Malik, gets his arm ripped off during a water skiing accident. While the friends are to believe his wound was a freak accident, they soon come to discover that there was a primal attack involving a shark. Now while they think that one shark is no problem, they soon come to the realization that 15 species of sharks are lurking in the water, and with no form of boat or transportation, and no signals for phone's, the group of seven now face a fate they would never imagine. They soon learn that they don't know who to trust or who to turn to for help!
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Shark Night 3D (2011) Cast (Click to Expand)
Shark Night 3D Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sara Paxton | ... | Sara |
| Dustin Milligan | ... | Nick |
| Chris Carmack | ... | Dennis |
| Katharine McPhee | ... | Beth |
| Joel David Moore | ... | Gordon |
| Donal Logue | ... | Sabin |
| Joshua Leonard | ... | Red |
| Sinqua Walls | ... | Malik |
| Alyssa Diaz | ... | Maya |
| Chris Zylka | ... | Blake |
| Jimmy Lee Jr. | ... | Carl |
| Damon Lipari | ... | Keith |
| Christine Quinn | ... | Jess |
| Kelly Sry | ... | Wonsuk |
| Tyler Bryan | ... | Kyle |
| Stephanie Crow | ... | College Student (uncredited) |
| Jessie Jalee | ... | College Student (uncredited) |
| Nadiya Khan | ... | Fitness Student (uncredited) |
| David Speed | ... | Tom (uncredited) |
| Michael Warren | ... | College Student (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Sara Paxton (b. April 25, 1988) – Sara
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 5¼" (1.66 m) - Dustin Milligan (b. July 28, 1985) – Nick
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Rachel McAdamsapple - Chris Carmack (b. December 22, 1980) – Dennis
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Katharine McPhee – Beth
- Joel David Moore (b. September 25, 1977) – Gordon
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Joel D. Moore | Joel Moore - Donal Logue (b. February 27, 1966) – Sabin
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Donal F. Logue | Dónal Logue - Joshua Leonard (b. June 17, 1975) – Red
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Josh Leonard - Sinqua Walls – Malik
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Alyssa Diaz (b. September 7, 1985) – Maya
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Chris Zylka (b. May 9, 1985) – Blake
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Jimmy Lee Jr. – Carl
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Damon Lipari (b. February 14, 1978) – Keith
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Christine Quinn – Jess
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Christine Bently Quinn - Kelly Sry (b. September 29, 1988) – Wonsuk
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Tyler Bryan – Kyle
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