Shark Attack 3: Megalodon (2002)

When two researchers discover a colossal shark's tooth off the Mexican coast their worst fears surface - the most menacing beast to ever rule the waters is still alive and mercilessly feeding on anything that crosses its path.

Director:

David Worth

Writers:

Scott Devine, William Hooke

Stars:

John Barrowman, Jenny McShane, Ryan Cutrona

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Barrowman	...	Ben Carpenter
Jenny McShane	...	Cataline Stone (as Jennifer McShane)
Ryan Cutrona	...	Chuck Rampart
Bashar Rahal	...	Luis Ruiz
George Stanchev	...	Esai 'Sy'
Pavlin Kemilev	...	Porter
Plamen Manassiev	...	Radio Tech (as Plamen Manasiev)
Krasimir Simeonov	...	Sonar Chief
Ivo Tonchev	...	Ramirez
Rosi Chernogorova	...	Sherry
Plamen Zahov	...	Hector
Peter Rusev	...	First Mate
Viktor Chichov	...	Male Tourist (as Victor Chichov)
Anya Pencheva	...	Wife
Danny Boy	...	Diver #1 (as Dany Boy)

Storyline

Twenty-four million years ago, Megalodon was a 20 tonne killing machine with a 10 foot gaping bite. When two researchers discover a colossal shark's tooth off the Mexican coast their worst fears surface - the most menacing beast to ever rule the waters is still alive and mercilessly feeding on anything that crosses its path. Now they must hunt the fierce killer and destroy it... before there is no one left to stop its reign of terror!

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Plot Keywords:

skinny dipping | bikini girl | bare breasts | underwear | thong | 

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Taglines:

Say hello to the great-grandmother of Jaws...now say goodbye.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexuality and violence/gore

Details

Country:

Israel South Africa USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 October 2004 (Kuwait)

Also Known As:

Shark Attack 3

Filming Locations:

Sofia, Bulgaria

Company Credits

Production Co:

Millennium Films, Martien Holdings A.V.V.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Barrowman revealed on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #11.10 (2006) that the line, "I'm really wired... What do you say I take you home and eat your pussy?" was intended to make Jenny McShane laugh, and was not intended to stay in the film. On Al Murray's Happy Hour (2007), he revealed that the actress, contrary to his expectations, gave no reaction. This was ideal as his line was dubbed to "...and watch I Love Lucy (1951)?" for the HBO TV version.

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Goofs

The megalodon appears, and in signaling for help Ben shoots a flare into the sky, which catches the attention of Hector flying in the helicopter. In the reaction shot of Hector (shown from outside of the helicopter) there is a reflection of a fence on the side of the helicopter. Ben is signaling for help out in the ocean.

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Quotes

Ben Carpenter: Torpedoes away motherfucker!

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Connections

Referenced in I Hate Everything: the Search for the Worst: Shark Exorcist (2016)

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Soundtracks

Dos Habaneros
Written and Performed by Bill Wandel

User Reviews

Craptacular!

I don't usually comment on films that have more than 100 reviews I agree with, but I can not help but comment on this one. Not that there is much to add, mind you. This film is craptacular! On one hand it may just be the worst movie ever, and I mean ever, made. One the other, I have never laughed that much at a film before.

The shark that changes from a Great White to a Tiger shark, back to a Great White in one attack. Ben's fabulous digital camera, which magically knows what he's taking a picture of and removes everything else from the photo. The lead actress (and I use the term actress loosely) who never stops smiling, even when she's crying. The mini sub that's bigger inside than outside. The Bulgarian actors trying to sound like Mexicans. The totally redundant sex scenes. The LINE (you probably know what it is, but on the off chance you don't - you'll know it when you hear it). All this adds up to hilarity. Too bad they were aiming for horror.

Some people will say that it's a bad film, and advise against it. If I had expected a good megalodon (megalo-who? lol) film and been shown this instead, I would have been disappointed. But people, lets face it, it's called Shark Attack 3! How serious can such a film be? Instead, read the reviews (and in this case even spoilers don't actually spoil anything), grab your friends and prepare to laugh like a loon!

In short, I'll give this film 1 star, but it deserves 10 for pure comic value.