The Last Shark
L'ultimo squalo
When a 35-foot great white shark begins to wreak havoc on a seaside town, the mayor, not wanting to endanger his gubernatorial campaign, declines to act, so a local shark hunter and horror author band together to stop the beast.
Why it matters
A rip-roaring Italian take on shark terror that rides the wave of Jaws obsession with pulpy charm and unapologetic silliness.
- Stuffed with practical effects by maestro maestro Claudio Castravelli’s team, the shark attacks land with tactile menace and goofy delight.
- Perfect for fans of early ’80s Euro horror’s flair for blending genre thrills with offbeat, low-budget creativity.
- More amusing than scary, it’s a peek into how global cinema reinterpreted the monster blockbuster fever of the late ’70s.
- Notorious for its blatant Jaws-inspired premise, but that cheekiness makes it a cult curiosity worth revisiting.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
28
Survival
50
