What is Sharkenstein?
Sharkenstein is a 2016 film centered on the emergence of a dangerous creature in a small ocean town. The story begins during the final days of World War II, when the Third Reich initiated a secret experiment intended to weaponize sharks.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 75 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 1, 2016
- Studios
- Polonia Brothers Entertainment
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy
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Overview
Sharkenstein is a 2016 film centered on the emergence of a dangerous creature in a small ocean town. The story begins during the final days of World War II, when the Third Reich initiated a secret experiment intended to weaponize sharks. This project was eventually shut down and destroyed by the military organization. However, the narrative shifts to a period sixty years later, when a mysterious and bloodthirsty predator begins to plague a coastal community. This creature, identified as the Sharkenstein monster, is revealed to be a reanimated entity constructed from the body parts of the most formidable killers to ever inhabit the sea. The film follows the discovery of this reanimated threat as it terrorizes the local population long after the original experiments were thought to have been eradicated. The plot explores the consequences of these historical military efforts resurfacing in the modern day, resulting in a series of attacks that force the townspeople to confront the legacy of the weaponized experiment.
Should you watch it?
“A World War II secret shark experiment returns sixty years later as a terrifying monster.”
- features a unique creature built from sea killers
- combines horror science fiction and comedy genres
- runtime is brief at one hour and fifteen minutes
Watch it if you enjoy creature features mixing horror, science fiction, and comedy.
The film contains horror and creature violence suitable for genre fans.
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When was Sharkenstein released?
Sharkenstein was released in the US on 08/01/2016.
What genres is the film classified under?
The film is classified under horror, science fiction, and comedy.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the origin of the creature in the movie?
The creature stems from a secret World War II experiment to weaponize sharks that was shut down by the Third Reich.
How long after World War II does the creature return to plague a town?
The creature returns 60 years after the final days of World War II to plague a small ocean town.