From Kiah Roache-Turner, the writer and director behind the horror films Sting and Wyrmwood, comes a new nightmare: Beast of War. Today, we’ve got great news: the shark movie is sinking its teeth into Blu-ray this December. And it would make one hell of a splash as a Christmas gift!
Beast of War throws us into the chaos of World War II. The film follows a warship carrying Australian soldiers to the front lines. A sudden, brutal attack by Japanese fighter jets leaves survivors stranded, floating in a sea of steel, fire, and blood. Suddenly, a new enemy emerges, a great white shark.
The film, which I called “one of the best films of the year” in my review, stars Mark Coles Smith, Joel Nankervis, Sam Delich, and Lee Tiger Halley. It’s produced by Blake Northfield and Chris Brown (Sting).
What makes this film even more exciting for horror fans is the beast itself. In a rare move for a modern shark movie, the beast in Beast of War was created with practical effects. The talented team at Formation Effects handled the creature. It was created primarily through a masterful blend of old-school animatronics, puppeteering, and cutting-edge visual effects. This blend ensures the shark feels incredibly realistic and elevates the terror far beyond that of typical CGI creatures.
During our interview with director Kiah Roache-Turner, he goes into detail about creating the shark that left us so impressed. He also discusses the fantastic cast and much more..
Beast of War, an incredible example of a shark movie done right, is rated “R” for its “bloody, violent content, gore, and language.” Get our copy on Blu-ray or DVD on December 9, 2025.
