'Dangerous Animals': where sharks, serial killers collide

IN A GENRE-bending twist that merges the primal fear of sharks with the unsettling world of serial killers, the horror film Dangerous Animals is set to leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

- ALYSSIA BIRJALAL

Directed by Australian film-maker Sean Byrne and penned by Nick Lepard, this gripping tale features a talented cast that includes, Hassie Harrison (Yellowstone), Josh Heuston, Rob Carlton, Ella Newton, Liam Greinke, and Jai Courtney, who plays the enigmatic and shark-obsessed serial killer, Tucker.

At the film’s core lies the story of Zephyr, a rebellious surfer, who becomes the unsuspecting captive of Tucker aboard his boat.

As the clock ticks, Zephyr (Harrison) must race against time to escape before Tucker enacts his ritualistic feeding to the hungry sharks lurking beneath the deep blue.

Courtney, who takes on the complex role of Tucker, spoke passionately about the psychological depth of his character.

“There's always a belief in something behind an evil person. For Tucker, his actions stem from a place of vulnerability rooted in a traumatic past involving a shark attack. It’s his delusional connection to these predators that shapes his worldview and motivates his violent actions.”