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Movies That Make Me Want to Stay Out of the Water
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items I love the beach. And I love movies. But I've watched enough creature features about killer monsters of the deep to stay out of everything but the shallowest part of the sea. 😂🦈 Here are some of my favs. Note: This list contains cash back and affil...
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Creature Features
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Disaster At (and Under) Sea
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Just for Fun
Creature Features
If it has fins, gills, and can attack, no thank you.
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Jaws is a masterpiece of creature features and spawned a whole genre. Truly Spielberg at his finest. I've seen it so many times, and it still makes me jump.
Jaws (4K UHD)
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This movie is both a thriller and a comedy. It had some great jump scares in it, and I loved that it was a lake rather than the ocean.
Lake Placid - Apple TV
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This movie was so tense due to how realistic the scenario was. My husband and I watched it right after we returned from our honeymoon to Aruba (where we'd done tons of snorkeling), and I'm thankful that I didn't watch it beforehand.
Open Water (2003)
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Deep Blue Sea had some epic shark attacks. It wasn't the most believable of movies, but who cares? It's fun to turn off your brain and watch a popcorn flick.
Deep Blue Sea - Apple TV
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Another ridiculous popcorn flick with bigger teeth, The Meg is nonstop action.
The Meg
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An oldie but goodie from my childhood. This movie always seemed to be playing on Saturday afternoons, and it absolutely freaked me out and gave me claustrophobia, the idea of being trapped at the bottom of the ocean with a mysterious monster attackin...
Deep Star Six - Apple TV
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A more sci-fi take on the deep water horror genre, the acting is great in this movie.
The Abyss - Apple TV
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A more recent addition to the killer shark genre…Blake Lively goes head-to-head with a Great White. Eeep.
The Shallows
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Okay, so technically these are prehistoric big baddie sea creatures, but those mosasaurus scenes were epic.
Jurassic World
Disaster At (and Under) Sea
Sometimes, the ocean itself is the enemy.
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Sphere was actually one of my least favorite Micheal Crichton books (RIP), but it's a fun, easy-to-watch movie that masters that claustrophobic, bottom of the ocean feeling.
Sphere - Apple TV
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The Perfect Storm has a lot of heart for a disaster movie. It gets me every time.
The Perfect Storm - Apple TV
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All right. Technically this starts with plane crash, not a boat crash, but it still gives me all the feels and agoraphobia about how huge the oceans are.
Cast Away
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A great, star-studded 70's disaster flick!
The Poseidon Adventure
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Being a fan of the original 1970's disaster flick, I went into this remake with pretty low expectations, but it exceeded them. It's a fun, tense adventure!
Poseidon
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Not-so-fun fact: this movie gave me insomnia for three night straight, thinking about the door scene. (And, yes, I think they both could have fit on that door.)
Titanic on Paramount Plus
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I remember watching this movie several times as a kid, and I can still remember the terror of the giant squid's arm battling the submarine.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
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It wasn't as good as the original Keanu Reeves action thriller, but Speed 2: Cruise Control certainly gave me pause at the thought of getting out into the open sea anytime soon.
Speed 2: Cruise Control
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Master and Commander is a great seafaring movie with a fabulous cast and score. It also has a storm scene that could turn anyone into a landlubber.
Master And Commander: The Far Side of the World
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Crimson Tide is a tense, claustrophobic, psychological thriller set on a nuclear submarine cut off from communications. It's a wild ride, and I have to grip a pillow every time I watch it.
Crimson Tide
Just for Fun
Some fun homages to aquatic terror films.
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I love this subtle Jaws merch.
Amity Island Swim Team Shirt, Jaws Shirt, Funny Movie Shirt, Amity Island Movie Shirt, Great White Shark Shirt, Swim Shirt, Beach Shirt
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This cheeky Jaws-themed Valentine's gift box is fun and hilarious.
Jaws Valentine Gift Box | Horror Valentine's Day Card | Horror Gift Box | Horror Valentine | Jaws Valentine | Horror Candle | Horror Soap
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I know that nothing about the Titanic disaster should be funny, but this shirt so cute.
Funny Boop Boat Humor Premium T-Shirt, Funny Boat Pun Shirt, Funny Sailing Pun Shirt, Funny Titanic Shirt, Funny Boat Iceberg Shirt
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Yes, sharks can be terrifying, but this sweet little emotional support shark is just here to remind you how fin-tastic you are.
Positive Shark Crochet Plush, Cute Motivational Gift, Handmade Encouragement Decor, Desk Accessories, Uplifting Gift for Friends & Family
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Thankfully, my fear of shark-infested waters doesn't include bathtubs.
Shark in The Bathtub Wall Art Print, Shark Lover Gifts, Tropical Home Decor, Housewarming Gifts, Eclectic Decorations, Funny Bathroom Art
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This cute little shark crochet pattern is adorable. That wee shark in this crochet shark amigurumi pattern is too sweet.
Sharkito the Shark Crochet Pattern | Amigurumi Tutorial | PDF Download
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This book is actually really helpful with advice about how to survive extreme situations (like getting attacked by a shark or another creature from the deep).
The NEW Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Expert Advice for Extreme Situations|Hardcover
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If getting eaten by a shark was this cozy, I'd love it.
Cozy Concepts Co. Hammerhead Shark Blanket, Wearable 70" Blanket with Sleeves by Relatable
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Love this fun shark shirt!
Shark Faces Marine Sea Life T Shirt Top Design Unisex Ladies Mens Tee Retro Fashion Limited Edition Vintage Shirt Wildlife Tee