Everything you need to know about the shark thriller, ‘Thrash’
Tommy Wirkola is ready to bring his go-to pedigree of bloody bedlam to Netflix with a shark-infested, gritty thriller, now officially titled Thrash.
Originally set for theatrical release via Sony Pictures, Thrash is now confirmed to be available exclusively on Netflix globally in April. The film was initially announced under the working title Beneath the Storm, and slated for a theatrical release on August 1st before being rescheduled to July 3rd with the new title Shiver.
Despite the developments, Thrash was pulled out from Sony’s theatrical lineup earlier this year. As of now, the reason behind the change of plans hasn’t been divulged. What was revealed, however, was the change in the title, likely due to a clash with Tim Miller’s shark thriller also titled Shiver.
While the audience may not have seen Thrash’s sudden pivot to streaming coming, it is, nevertheless, welcome news. So, for those curious about what to expect, here’s a rundown of everything you should know about the forthcoming thriller.
What is the plot?
According to the official synopsis of Thrash, the film opens with a catastrophic hurricane when a coastal town battles the force of nature for survival alongside an onslaught of sharks. The townspeople, with their courage and resilience, brave torrential rain, ruins, and darkness to make it out alive from the impossible grasp of the deadly predators and make it through the storm.
Who is in the cast and crew?
Leading the forthcoming shark thriller, Thrash, is Phoebe Dynevor, whose breakout role in Netflix’s Bridgerton was followed by Fair Play. Besides Dynevor, Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou, Alyla Browne, Stacy Clausen, Costa D’Angelo, Amy Mathews, Elijah Ungvary, Dante Ubaldi, Jon Prasida, Gemma Dart, Akosia Sabet, Sian Luxford, and Sami Afuni round out the cast.
Tommy Wirkola is directing and writing the movie with Adam McKay and Kevin J Messic producing Thrash through their HyperObject Industries banner alongside Wirkola.
Is there a trailer?
While a trailer isn’t available for Thrash, Netflix just unveiled a first look at the deadly thriller, which you can check out below.
When does Thrash release on Netflix?
Before Sony removed Thrash from its lineup earlier this year, it was scheduled to hit theatres on July 3rd. However, thanks to its pivot to streaming, it’s getting an earlier release than you can imagine. The shark thriller is scheduled to drop on Netflix on Friday, April 10th. Save the date now!