To The Sea: Jaws As The Pinnacle Creature Feature
Dun, dun... dun, dun... I could not help myself. Those simple notes are enough for any horror fan to know, within seconds, the 1975 film that made anyone and everyone that much more cautious of the water. Jaws tells the story of a man-eating shark terrorizing a small New England community during its peak summer months. When the situation reaches a fever pitch, three heroes, the police chief, an oceanographic expert, and a salty sea captain set sail for a showdown with the creature not exactly knowing what to expect. Jaws cements its place in the horror genre for taking a 'less is more' approach to its handling of the titular creature. The shark is virtually unseen until the third act of the film, and at this moment everything your mind has built up to seeing comes to a blood-curdling realization. Jaws also balances emotional brevity and humour making the jolts that much more convincing. You care for each of the characters in the film and if they become victim to the shark it l...