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Shark Encounters of the Third Kind

  • 2020
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
2.8/10
167
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Shark Encounters of the Third Kind (2020)
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Alien InvasionHorrorSci-Fi

A group of hostile aliens crash land at the bottom of the ocean, and via mind control use sharks to terrorize a small town full of secrets in the hopes of completing their invasion mission. ... Read allA group of hostile aliens crash land at the bottom of the ocean, and via mind control use sharks to terrorize a small town full of secrets in the hopes of completing their invasion mission. It's up to a disparate group of townspeople to sort it out, but in the end it's sharks ver... Read allA group of hostile aliens crash land at the bottom of the ocean, and via mind control use sharks to terrorize a small town full of secrets in the hopes of completing their invasion mission. It's up to a disparate group of townspeople to sort it out, but in the end it's sharks versus aliens in a surprising climax.

  • Director
    • Mark Polonia
  • Writer
    • John Oak Dalton
  • Stars
    • Jennie Russo
    • Titus Himmelberger
    • Natalie Himmelberger
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  • IMDb RATING
    2.8/10
    167
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    • Director
      • Mark Polonia
    • Writer
      • John Oak Dalton
    • Stars
      • Jennie Russo
      • Titus Himmelberger
      • Natalie Himmelberger
    • 7User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    Jennie Russo
    Jennie Russo
    • Kay Radtke
    Titus Himmelberger
    • Alan Cason
    Natalie Himmelberger
    • Camilla
    • (as Natalie Hallead)
    Tim Hatch
    • Bennett
    Jeff Kirkendall
    Jeff Kirkendall
    • Sloan
    Steve Diasparra
    • Nesbo
    Kate Farber
    • Chrissie
    Kathryn Sue Young
    • Sapkowski
    Yolie Canales
    • Muriel
    Nicholas Olson
    • Zeke
    • (as Nick Olson)
    Christopher Beacom
    • Ledbetter
    Todd Carpenter
    • Lipton
    Dave Fife
    • Dalloway
    Wyatt Wood
    • Luc
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      • Mark Polonia
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      • John Oak Dalton
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    3fluffchop

    Shark Encounters of the Turd Kind

    This movie bites off more than it can chew, with aliens and sharks and sunken treasure. There's no nudity to help it out. The special effects are really quite bad.

    The aliens have nefarious intentions towards humanity and say they control the oceans. They make sharks attack people. Because sharks really need to be coerced into attacking people right?!

    So it's mix of bad to worse with a good measure of dreadful thrown in.

    On the other hand if you like to watch these sorts of shark movies as I do, then you'll pretty much watch anything that comes you way when you see it.

    All these movies are descendants of Jaws. I blame Peter Benchley.
    10frazercrawley

    A one in a million movie 10/10

    Honestly where do I start this movie takes me to excitement levels I thought I could never reach before. From the the unbelievable special effects that I still can't believe it is fake, to the outstanding cast which contains fantastic celebrities such as Dave Fife, this guy never fails to crack me up with his witty humour and his nail biting movies he is in. Shark encounters of the third kind has now officially became my favourite movie alongside its prequels like Noah's shark and sharkula, it is up there with other classics like Shrek which I would love to see a collab in the future.

    Overall it is a must watch and I would totally recommend no matter who you are with friends family or even if you have young kids it's suitable for them because there are cats. Thanks for reading I expect you to go and watch it now thank you.
    10lukasmacmillan-73050

    Pretty damn good Polonia flick

    Shark Encounters of the third kind pretty much speaks for itself with the title. Basically theirs buried treasure underwater or something that Jeff Kirdendall and Mark Polonia are trying to get. They keep sending different divers down but then the sharks show up. Also, the aliens take control of the sharks (I think) and put some into a bubble.

    The effects are pretty cool, I especially like when the aliens wave at red screens. It's a pretty ballsy move to get your audience to try and figure out what the hell is going on. For real though, theirs little explanation of the plot, but I like it that way. It's like reading a book, you have to picture it yourself. But in this case, it's a movie.

    My main issue with the movie was that it was missing a huge Polonia member. James Carolus was absent from this movie. Jeff and James usually have pretty good chemistry on screen. And I know he would have added a lot more. But, again that's just personal preference.

    Not much more to say about this one, have a toke and watch with some friends. That'll make it a 10/10.
    1howlee-65895

    Total rubbish

    Nothing good, bad acting bad everything a waste of your life watching this
    10timodo

    A SyFy/Sea Adventure for US Merry Seekers of All Ages !

    Among the Finest Actresses working today , Indie or otherwise , Gorgeous & Talented Jennie Russo heads the Cast of this Polonia Brothers Expose' of Frights , Fun , & Freakin' Action & Explosians ! The Cinematography is Brilliant ..... Vivid Photography & the Bright Colors of Nature Contrasted with Blood , Body Parts , & some Extraterrestrial Ugliness . The Tale is sorta a combination of 'Jaws' , 'Aliens' , & a 'Bob Hope Movie' , ... Heck , there's even an Homage Line of the Late Great Roddy Piper's thrown into the Mix , & it all works Perfectly Together , with all the loose ends tied up in the End , If Your Paying Attention ! Ms. Russo plays 'Dr. Kay Radtke' , a Psychiatrist that returns to the Family Home to continue her father's Practise ! Titus Himmelberger is 'Alan Cason' , who's kinda like a Cop looking into the local Mayhem ; & Yolie Canales is Fabulous as Kay's 'Mom' . The Team of Jeff Kirkendall & Mark Polonia portray a team of Treasure Hunting Pirates ; & Lovely Natalie Hallead is the Cat Loving 'Camilla' . The rest of the tremendous Cast is comprised of Polonia Brothers Staple , including Steve Diasparra , Kate Farber , & Kathryn Sue Young . It's all Great Fun ; & a chance to just sit back & enjoy a Film & Not have to think & over-think every word spoken ! My one regret is that there's a Beach , the Seas , a Boat , & the Sands & No-One thought to Put a Bikini on the Amazing Jennie Russo ; But there is one Lovely Young Bikini-Clad Beach Babe with Flowing Blonde Hair that's caught between a Shark & Hard-Place that somewhat makes up for it ! Watch it at Amazon Prime Video & Pray with me for its quick DVD Release !

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      • September 15, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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    • Official site
      • Wild Eye Releasing
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