If you thought the Category 5 hurricane was bad, you haven’t seen what’s riding the storm surge. Netflix has finally unleashed the official trailer for Tommy Wirkola’s shark-attack horror-fest, Thrash, and it looks like the ultimate bad day for a coastal town that just wanted to stay dry.
The director of Dead Snow and Violent Night, Tommy Wirkola, is trading Nazi zombies and killer Santas for something much faster and much hungrier.
When the Forecast Calls for 100% Chance of Carnage
If you loved the claustrophobic terror of Crawl, Tommy Wirkola is about to become your new favorite filmmaker. Known for his unapologetic love of gore and dark humor in films, Wirkola is bringing his signature “R-rated” energy to a subgenre that hasn’t seen this much blood in the water in years.
Wirkola is joined by producer Adam McKay (The Big Short and Don’t Look Up), who isn’t just here for the jump scares. He’s pointing out a chilling reality:
“More and more, you’re hearing marine biologists acknowledge that climate is changing where these sharks go. It’s changing how they behave. So, in as much as this is an edge-of-your-seat popcorn film, the science behind it is not implausible.”
In other words? This isn’t Sharknado—it’s a “disaster-movie-meets-shark-thriller” that feels uncomfortably possible in a world of rising sea levels and flash floods.
A Lifelong Obsession Meets Modern Terror
Wirkola hasn’t been shy about his inspiration. He’s been obsessed with sharks since childhood, citing Jaws and the criminally underrated Jaws 2 as his North Stars. By combining a natural disaster with apex predators in an environment they were never supposed to be in—like your flooded kitchen or a local grocery store—Wirkola is turning “staying inside” into a death sentence.
An A-List Buffet
The sharks are dining exceptionally well this season. The film features a pedigree ensemble ready to fight for their lives. Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton), Djimon Hounsou (A Quiet Place: Part II), and Whitney Peak (Hocus Pocus 2) lead the cast. Alyla Browne, Jon Prasida, and Akosia Sabet round out the cast.
Coming Soon
Thrash swims onto Netflix on April 10. Get ready: high-tension survival meets Wirkola’s trademark “comedy of misfortune” and plenty of practical gore. However, you might want to wait until the kiddos are in bed before hitting play. Thrash is rated “R” for “bloody violent content, some grisly images, and language.” Exactly what we want from a shark movie!
