Jaws - Analysis of the first two attack scenes

... Jaws Essay The film Jaws is based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley, and is directed by Steven Spielberg. It was released in the summer of '76, and it instantly became recognised as a must see film. The chart-topper was noted by many for its staggering SFX and the lasting effects on the audience. The film was so disturbing that sea-phobias became wide-spread, and beach tourism suffered for years after. It is also widely known to being responsible for the incorrect stereotypes about the vicious nature of sharks. Jaws is regarded as the start of the summer blockbuster movies, and one of the first 'high concept' films. The motion picture won numerous awards, including 3 Oscars, the people's choice Favourite Film and Outstanding Film of 1975. It was created on a relatively large $7 million, and managed to rake in a stunning $470.7 million gross profit. The film was so

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