An Australian horror film that fans have described as a “gem” is now available to rent on Amazon Prime. Dangerous Animals, which stars Jai Courtney, is described as a low-budget horror-thriller and involves Tucker, a shark-obsessed serial killer, who abducts Zephyr. The plot quickly turns into a game of cat-and-mouse as Tucker attempts to feed tourists to great whites as eco-reparations. There is apparently plenty of suspense and tension, with several clever setups as well as real shark footage. What’s not to like? To make things even better, the reviews from both critics and audiences at home are generally rather positive.
One person on IMDb raved: “Dangerous Animals is a scrappy Australian horror-thriller that’s pure fun, proving a tiny budget can deliver big thrills. This indie gem keeps you hooked with raw energy and a cast of unknowns who bring real heart, making you root for them. Clocking in at a tight 90 minutes, it’s lean, mean, and never drags.”
A second person also remarked: “I thoroughly enjoyed this movie for the entire runtime. The horror/thriller elements are done well. You can feel the tension and savour the suspense. Several moments made my jaw drop.”
A third also chimed in: “Couldn’t take my eyes off the screen! Drama, action, psychologically thrilling, this movie delivers it all. The pacing was great too, it pulls off the perfect balance for a thriller. It draws you in throughout the entirety of the movie without having too much going on at any given time. I loved the ending too, there’s so many twists that you just genuinely aren’t expecting to happen.”
Written by Nick Lepard and directed by Sean Byrne, the horror movie has now found a streaming home on Amazon Prime, where members can purchase it as an add-on.
The synopsis on IMDb reads: “When Zephyr, a savvy and free-spirited surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.”