Review of The Shallows (2016) by Warren T — 16 Aug 2016

The best shark film since Jaws and the second best film of the summer. I haven't been so tense in a cinema since Paranormal Activity.

This review of The Shallows (2016) was written by Warren T on 16 Aug 2016.

The Shallows has generally received positive reviews.

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