Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Action Comedy Adventure
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 2.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.4/10
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens Plot Synopsis:
It's been five years since the last shark-Armageddon that devastated Washington, D.C. in Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015), and the world can now benefit from this hard-earned peace, thanks to Aston Reynolds' revolutionary atmosphere stabilisers. However, as Fin is heading to Vegas for a family reunion, in the meantime, menacing clouds are beginning to form, and a brand-new Sharknado formation is at hand. Under those circumstances, once again, Fin, his old friends, and some new ones will have to battle against massive shark-infested cyclones, in a colossal Sharknado extravaganza with thousands of razor-sharp teeth. More and more, mutated types of evolved cyclones destroy everything in their path, as the mother of all Sharknadoes awakens. Can Fin dodge a bullet for the fourth time?
Syfy original Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016) directed by Anthony C. Ferrante premiered on Syfy on July 31, 2017. I for one am still planning to marathon this "Sharknado franchise" after watching the first few minutes of the first film. Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, and Masiela Lusha star in Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens.
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Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens Release Dates Netflix: Jan 27, 2017, DVD: Oct 04, 2016
Producers: Paul Bales, Doug Burdinski, David L. Garber, David Michael Latt, Nigina Niyazmatova, Chris Regina, David Rimawi, Justin Smith, Josh Van Houdt, Ian Ziering
Musicians: Christopher Cano, Chris Ridenhour
Cinematographers: Laura Beth Love
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Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens Plot Synopsis:
It's been five years since the last shark-Armageddon that devastated Washington, D.C. in Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015), and the world can now benefit from this hard-earned peace, thanks to Aston Reynolds' revolutionary atmosphere stabilisers. However, as Fin is heading to Vegas for a family reunion, in the meantime, menacing clouds are beginning to form, and a brand-new Sharknado formation is at hand. Under those circumstances, once again, Fin, his old friends, and some new ones will have to battle against massive shark-infested cyclones, in a colossal Sharknado extravaganza with thousands of razor-sharp teeth. More and more, mutated types of evolved cyclones destroy everything in their path, as the mother of all Sharknadoes awakens. Can Fin dodge a bullet for the fourth time?
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Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Ziering | ... | Fin Shepard |
| Tara Reid | ... | April Wexler |
| Masiela Lusha | ... | Gemini |
| Cody Linley | ... | Matt Shepard |
| Ryan Whitney Newman | ... | Claudia Shepard (as Ryan Newman) |
| Imani Hakim | ... | Gabrielle (as Imani A. Hakim) |
| David Hasselhoff | ... | Colonel Gilbert Shepard |
| Tommy Davidson | ... | Aston Reynolds |
| Cheryl Tiegs | ... | Raye |
| Christopher Shone | ... | Little Gil |
| Nicholas Shone | ... | Little Gil |
| Gary Busey | ... | Wilford |
| Susan Anton | ... | Betty (Gambler) |
| Cynthia Bailey | ... | Tech Addison |
| Jillian Barberie | ... | Train Passenger |
| Benjy Bronk | ... | Chicago Reporter |
| Steffanie Busey | ... | Craven |
| Duane ''Dog'' Chapman | ... | Chop Top (as Duane Chapman) |
| Todd Chrisley | ... | Todd Chrisley |
| Grayson Chrisley | ... | Grayson Chrisley |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ian Ziering (b. March 30, 1964) – Fin Shepard
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Tara Reid (b. November 8, 1975) – April Wexler
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Masiela Lusha (b. October 23, 1985) – Gemini
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Stacey Haglund - Cody Linley (b. November 20, 1989) – Matt Shepard
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Ryan Whitney Newman (b. April 24, 1998) – Claudia Shepard (as Ryan Newman)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Ryan Newman - Imani Hakim (b. August 12, 1993) – Gabrielle (as Imani A. Hakim)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Imani A. Hakim - David Hasselhoff (b. July 17, 1952) – Colonel Gilbert Shepard
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: A Hasselhoff | David Michael Hasselhoff | The Hoff - Tommy Davidson – Aston Reynolds
- Cheryl Tiegs – Raye
- Christopher Shone – Little Gil
- Nicholas Shone – Little Gil
- Gary Busey (b. June 29, 1944) – Wilford
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Garey Busey | Gary Busy | Gary - Susan Anton (b. October 12, 1950) – Betty (Gambler)
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Cynthia Bailey – Tech Addison
- Jillian Barberie – Train Passenger
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