Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ian Ziering | ... | Fin Shepard | |
Tara Reid | ... | April Wexler | |
Masiela Lusha | ... | Gemini | |
Cody Linley | ... | Matt Shepard | |
Ryan Whitney | ... | 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 |
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? Written by Nick Riganas
'SHARKNADO 4: THE 4TH AWAKENS': Two and a Half Stars (Out of Five)
The fourth installment in the popular Syfy network television film series (which began in 2013). This chapter was once again directed by Anthony C. Ferrante, and Thunder Levin once again wrote the screenplay (the duo performed the same duties on all three previous movies). Actors Ian Ziering and Tara Reid also reprise their starring roles (for the fourth time as well). Other returning cast members (from at least the previous installment) include David Hasselhoff and Ryan Newman; they're joined by newcomers Tommy Davidson, Gary Busey, Masiela Lusha, Cody Linley and Cheryl Tiegs. Cameos (this time around) include Stacey Dash, David Faustino, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Gilbert Gottfried, Steve Guttenberg, Lloyd Kaufman, Vince Neil, Wayne Newton and Al Roker (for his third time). The film has it's moments, but it's not as funny (or as cleverly bad) as the previous three installments.
The story takes place five years after the events of the third film; and there hasn't been a 'sharknado' in all of that time. Thanks to technical genius Aston Reynolds (Davidson), and his company's atmosphere stabilizers. Fin (Ziering) has been enjoying the peace and quiet, and he's now traveling to Las Vegas; for a family reunion. Unfortunately, he soon learns, that his break, from the sharknado action, is now over.
All of the 'SHARKNADO' films are laughably bad, which makes them also somewhat enjoyable. In my opinion the series reached it's peak in 2014 (with the first sequel). Now I think it's definitely running out of steam. This chapter is still mildly enjoyable, and it's also not really any worse than the other three chapters (how could it be). Fans of the series will probably still enjoy it.
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