12 Scariest Movie Moments Of 2016
4. A Jawsome Scare - The Shallows
The Shallows was a surprisingly enjoyable genre entry revolving around Blake Lively being trapped on a rock, while a ridiculously hungry shark circles around. This simple set-up is milked for every ounce of suspense, and it has a couple of really good jump scares.
The best involves Lively trying to retrieve a helmet without attracting the shark’s attention. She manages to retrieve it, only to turn around while the shark jumps out of the water right behind, and gives her a good look at his massive jaws. This shock is expertly timed, and sends adrenaline crashing through the viewer.
The Shallows wasn’t sophisticated entertainment, but it sure made the most of its thin premise.