10 Most Terrifying Horror Movies Released In 2021 So Far
7. Great White
One of the most popular corners of horror, is of course the shark subgenre.
For better or for worse, there's so often a certain intrigue about shark movies, even for those utterly bizarre and outright bad efforts like Sand Sharks, Sharktopus, Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark, Six-Headed Shark Attack, and Ghost Shark - all of which, yes, 100% are genuine feature films.
This year, the clear highlight so far of this murky subgenre is Martin Wilson's Great White.
As one would expect from a picture with such a title, at the crux of this survival horror is Carcharodon carcharias, aka the great white shark.
Shot and set in Australia, Great White follows a group of five who find themselves stranded at sea, floating in a safety raft as the toothy threats of the deep keep a watchful, hungry eye on them.
Admittedly, the movie's sharks can look slightly shaky when viewed close-up, but Great White thankfully applies the 'less is more' tactic when it comes to showcasing its apex predators. And while that approach conjures up some nerve-tingling tension, so, too, does the fractious relationships between the human characters who find themselves fighting for their lives.
Due for a full theatrical release in certain markets this July, Great White has already made its way to several streaming platforms as of a few weeks ago.