Guardian Review: Netflix Shark Thriller 'Thrash' Criticized as Suspense-Free Dud
The Guardian has published a scathing review of the new Netflix film Thrash, describing it as a suspense-free disaster that fails to deliver on its premise. Originally titled Beneath the Storm and later Shiver, the project was initially intended for a theatrical release by Sony Pictures before being off-loaded to Netflix in 2026. Starring Phoebe Dynevor and Djimon Hounsou, the film is directed by Tommy Wirkola and combines shark attack tropes with hurricane disaster elements. The reviewer criticizes the movie for its choppy editing, inauthentic production values, and lack of genuine scares, noting that Wirkola’s background in comedic horror makes him ill-suited for serious suspense. Despite Netflix’s history of acquiring rejected studio films that become hits, such as Annihilation and Fear Street, this article argues that Thrash represents the negative side of such acquisitions. The film, shot in Australia with an international cast playing American characters, is compared unfavorably to similar creature features like Crawl, ultimately deemed a messy and misfiring addition to the streaming platform's library.
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Guardian Review: Netflix Shark Thriller 'Thrash' Criticized as Suspense-Free Dud
The Guardian has published a scathing review of the new Netflix film Thrash, describing it as a suspense-free disaster that fails to deliver on its premise. Originally titled Beneath the Storm and later Shiver, the project was initially intended for a theatrical release by Sony Pictures before being off-loaded to Netflix in 2026. Starring Phoebe Dynevor and Djimon Hounsou, the film is directed by Tommy Wirkola and combines shark attack tropes with hurricane disaster elements. The reviewer criticizes the movie for its choppy editing, inauthentic production values, and lack of genuine scares, noting that Wirkola’s background in comedic horror makes him ill-suited for serious suspense. Despite Netflix’s history of acquiring rejected studio films that become hits, such as Annihilation and Fear Street, this article argues that Thrash represents the negative side of such acquisitions. The film, shot in Australia with an international cast playing American characters, is compared unfavorably to similar creature features like Crawl, ultimately deemed a messy and misfiring addition to the streaming platform's library.
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