Jaws 3-D
Joe Alves
(1983)
A giant thirty-five-foot shark becomes trapped in a SeaWorld theme park and it's up to the sons of police chief Brody to rescue everyone.
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Overview and Horror Legacy
The movie was originally conceived as a parody before being reworked into a more straightforward sequel. However, it was commercially successful and contributed to the ongoing popularity of the franchise. A genuine touchstone of the slasher genre.
Collector Market and Memorabilia
Slasher credentials rest on the specificity of the threat and period production atmosphere — both translate directly into collector value for theatrical materials, home video releases, and any props or production documentation.
Cult Status
Directed by Joe Alves, who had previously worked as a production designer on earlier films in the series, Jaws 3-D was created to capitalize on both the franchise and the 3D trend. The film received negative reviews, with criticism focused on its special effects and narrative. However, it was commercially successful and contributed to the ongoing popularity of the franchise.
