Dangerous Animals: Cast & Director Reveal the Terror Behind This Shark Horror Thriller

Get an inside look at the making of Dangerous Animals, the intense new shark horror thriller from IFC Films and Shudder, now in theaters! 🎬🦈

In this in-depth interview, Shannon McGrew sits down with director Sean Byrne and cast members Jai Courtney (“Bruce Tucker”), Hassie Harrison (“Zephyr”), and Josh Heuston (“Moses Markley”) to talk all things Dangerous Animals. Edited by James H. Carter II, this conversation takes you behind the scenes of one of the most talked-about horror releases of the year.

What you’ll hear about:

• How Jai Courtney balanced the light and terrifying sides of his serial killer character.

• The intense preparation behind Jai and Hassie Harrison’s most harrowing scenes.

• What excited Hassie Harrison and Josh Heuston about bringing their characters to life in a survival thriller.

• Director Sean Byrne’s take on nature vs. human threats and why audiences should be excited for a bold new shark movie.

  
  

Film overview: A shark-obsessed serial killer (Jai Courtney) kidnaps Zephyr (Hassie Harrison), a rebellious surfer, and holds her captive on his boat. As the tension rises and the feeding ritual nears, Zephyr must outsmart her captor and survive the ultimate underwater horror.

Whether you love shark movies, psychological thrillers, or edge-of-your-seat survival stories, don’t miss this deep dive into the making of Dangerous Animals.

Dangerous Animals is now playing in theaters. Catch it on the big screen for maximum suspense—and check out our interview for behind-the-scenes stories, cast insights, and a look at what makes this shark horror film truly bite.