May. 11, 2021|United States|75 Min.
Genre: Horror
Description: “Apex Predators” is a 2021 American action horror film centered around a deadly shark terrorizing beachgoers in Los Angeles. Written, edited, and directed by Dustin Ferguson, known for works like “The Amityville Legacy” and “Camp Blood 4 and 5,” the movie features a stellar cast including Brinke Stevens, Mia Scozzafave, Mel Novak, Maria Olsen, and Dawna Lee Heising. Cinematography is handled by Chuck Cirino, renowned for his work on Jim Wynorski’s films such as “Chopping Mall” (1986) and “CobraGator” (2015).
Initially announced in 2019 as “Los Angeles Shark Attack” and later temporarily titled “Jaws of Los Angeles,” the film follows a series of brutal killings near Los Angeles beaches. The victims’ injuries, marked by water and unusual scars, lead the police to suspect a rogue shark is responsible. With the grand opening of a new beachside resort imminent and the death toll rising, marine biologists Dr. Rebecca Mattei (Brinke Stevens) and Dr. Elaine Ripley (Vida Ghaffari) must assist local authorities in capturing the predator before it strikes again.
Set against the backdrop of a thrilling and suspenseful narrative, “Apex Predators” combines action, horror, and marine terror, making it a gripping addition to the genre.
Cast director: Dustin Ferguson
Cast actor: Dawna Lee Heising, Brinke Stevens, Maria Olsen, Shawn C. Phillips, Julie Anne Prescott, Mike Ferguson, Mel Novak, Shane Ryan, Peter Stickles, Dustin Ferguson
Original name: Apex Predators