Dangerous Animals
Directed by Sean ByrneWhen Zephyr, a savvy and free-spirited surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.
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Dangerous Animals Ratings & Reviews
- FuriousStylez22h agoVery Enjoyable horror film. Concept is a 10/10. Some small conviniences for the sake of the plot, but overall EXTREMELY suspensful and horrific at times.
- Stephen Dhondt1d agoShark shenanigans meets serial killer survival horror. Nice genre film mash up!
- Michiel1d agoActually better then I expected 😀 Pretty decent horror flick with some decent GFX. Ofc there are characters with dumb decisions and stupidity, but in general. Not bad at all.
- jackmeat2d agoMy quick rating - 6.8/10. Dangerous Animals sinks its teeth into a wild genre mash-up that pits surf culture against serial killer psychosis, and somehow it works better than it should. With a title that sounds like a Discovery Channel special I caught during shark week, this lean and tense 98-minute thriller gives us a sun-soaked nightmare that feels like Wolf Creek met Jaws at a pub and decided to co-parent chaos on the high seas. Hassie Harrison stars as Zephyr, a confident, free-spirited surfer who, unfortunately, catches the eye of Tucker, a shark-obsessed lunatic played with menacing glee by Jai Courtney. It doesn’t take long before Zephyr finds herself shackled on his boat, floating somewhere between the stunning Gold Coast and hell. Tucker isn’t just your run-of-the-mill psycho-he’s filming a twisted “shark show” for his personal viewing pleasure, and the sharks circling below aren’t just window dressing. They’re props in his sick ritual, triggered by a feeding frenzy of flesh and fear. Courtney is, without a doubt, the standout here. He sheds the more straight-laced roles from his past and fully leans into the madness. His portrayal of Tucker is chilling and unpredictable yet calm. He’s not killing for revenge, trauma, or even twisted justice-he’s doing it because it amuses him. That lack of logic makes him even scarier, and Courtney nails it with a performance that’s as captivating as it is disturbing. Zephyr, thankfully, isn’t a total damsel. While she does get her fair share of victimhood, her resourcefulness kicks in just when it counts, and she pulls off one of the most creative and grotesque handcuff escapes I’ve seen in a while. Josh Heuston plays Moses, the guy who had a lucky night early on and now plays knight errant in board shorts, trying to locate his missing flame. While his character doesn’t break any new ground, he serves the purpose of injecting some urgency from the outside world. Visually, Dangerous Animals is a treat. The cinematography above and below the surface is sharp and cinematic, capturing both the natural beauty of Queensland and the lurking dread beneath. The shark footage, which appears to be largely real, adds authenticity without resorting to overblown CGI carnage. The attack scenes are restrained, focusing more on impact and dread than gory spectacle, which fits the film’s tone surprisingly well. Nick Lepard’s script deserves a shoutout for turning what could’ve been a laughable premise into something surprisingly tense. The pacing is tight, with a consistent sense of claustrophobia and unease, broken only by a few eye-roll moments-yes, someone absolutely fumbles their chance to end things early, as per horror tradition. All in all, Dangerous Animals doesn’t reinvent the shark thriller or the psycho captor genre, but it blends them into a gnarly cocktail that goes down smoother than I expected. It's got sharp performances, especially from a scene-stealing Courtney, and enough creativity to leave a bite mark of its own. Just maybe don’t book that Gold Coast surf trip right after watching.
- The Allen Home2d agoSolid, well paced, and filled with just the right amount of cringe moments. Acting is well done, and so is the cinematography. A good scare without relying too heavily on cheap shark attacks.
- Matthias_812June 7, 2025One of the best shark movies in years and sharks are only a mere tool used by a sadistic serial killer. Very unique premise with familiar cat and mouse beats. Obviously gets to a point where it's reaching and feels like it could had ended eight different times. Nonetheless if you suspend all disbelief and ride the ride, you'll find some similar Wolf Creek vibes.
- Tyler SJuly 22, 2025Trailers would leave you thinking this was a killer shark movie and this is not that, it's a very tense and well acted serial killer movie. Jai Courtney's agents finally did there job, he was perfectly cast as crazy Bruce Tucker. If you've seen the Wolf Creek movies you can see some of the similarities between Tucker and Mick Taylor, tourists in Australia better be wary and you'll get some fun trivia facts before you are brutally murdered. Hassie Harrison's performance as Zephyr was totally bad ass. Big fan of director Sean Byrne (The Loved Ones & The Devil's Candy are awesome) and he does a great job setting up Zephyr's story before the insane shit kicks off. Happy I caught this at my local theater, today's 4pm show was my final chance, being taken out far to soon. I guarantee whatever your expectations are, Dangerous Animals will exceed them, Highly Recommended!! 👍👍 8/10
- boozerJuly 22, 2025Ooby Dooby....
- Sidney Watson3d agoGreat action horror
- NirupamJune 19, 2025loved the final girl
- Vid3d agoFar better than I was expecting.
- Austin BurkeJune 13, 2025This is a wild, shark-infested joyride that sinks its teeth into genre tropes, which results in a mostly clever experience that occasionally leans too ridiculous. This remix of genre clichés doesn’t always stick the landing, but when it does, it delivers a plenty of heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat thrills. Jai Courtney is a menacing force, and the promised shark-centric chaos delivers. A couple of eye-rolling, overly convenient moments feel distracting, but this beast still swims strong through most of the way.
- Danny B3d agoThe concept is oddly fresh. It's nature survival mixed with slasher horror. Jai goes all in as the unhinged killer, delivering a genuinely creepy performance that keeps the tension high. Harrison does a solid job as the girl trying to survive, grounding the film with just enough emotional weight. The kills are brutal, not for the faint of heart. The ending was a little disappointing. Not terrible, just underwhelming, but I won’t spoil it. Still, Dangerous Animals leans into its chaos and delivers exactly what it promises: creepy, bloody entertainment with a unique twist.
- Jigs@w3d agoI wasn't expecting anything from this film and in the end it was a pleasant surprise.
- John3d agoWent into this with low expectations and came out pleasantly surprised! Harrison as the savvy smart nomad surfer girl and Courtney as the menacingly mental serial killer were both outstanding in this gruesomely gory edge of your seat thriller. Only wish the CGI sharks were as good as their performances.
