If you loved the thrilling and darkly comedic horror of 'Maneater' (2022), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 movies and shows that deliver the same mix of suspense, humor, and jaw-dropping twists. Whether you're a fan of killer creatures or sharp-witted survival stories, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Jaws (1975)
Description: A classic thriller that revolves around a deadly shark terrorizing a small coastal town, blending horror and suspense with aquatic terror.
Fact: The mechanical shark used in filming was notoriously unreliable, which led Spielberg to imply the shark's presence rather than show it, increasing suspense.


Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Description: A sci-fi horror film where genetically enhanced sharks turn on their creators in an underwater research facility, combining science-gone-wrong with aquatic terror.
Fact: The movie features one of the most unexpected and shocking death scenes in shark movie history, involving a famous actor.


Open Water (2003)
Description: A minimalist survival horror based on true events, where a couple is stranded in shark-infested waters after being accidentally left behind by their dive boat.
Fact: The film used real sharks, filmed in open water, adding to its raw and terrifying realism.


The Reef (2010)
Description: A survival horror film based on true events, where a group stranded at sea must swim to safety while being stalked by a great white shark.
Fact: The film uses real shark footage to heighten the tension, avoiding CGI for a more authentic feel.


Bait (2012)
Description: A horror-thriller set in a flooded supermarket where survivors must evade great white sharks, combining disaster elements with aquatic terror.
Fact: The film was shot in a real water tank, with actors often submerged for long periods to achieve realistic scenes.


Dark Tide (2012)
Description: A thriller about a shark expert who returns to diving after a tragic accident, only to face another deadly encounter with great whites.
Fact: Halle Berry performed many of her own underwater stunts, including free diving with sharks.


Sharknado (2013)
Description: A campy, over-the-top disaster film where tornadoes fling sharks onto land, blending absurdity with creature-feature fun.
Fact: The film became a cultural phenomenon, spawning multiple sequels and a dedicated fanbase despite its intentionally ridiculous premise.


47 Meters Down (2017)
Description: A survival horror film about two sisters trapped in a shark cage at the bottom of the ocean, playing on claustrophobia and the unseen threats of the deep.
Fact: Originally intended for a direct-to-DVD release, its success in test screenings led to a theatrical debut.


The Shallows (2016)
Description: Focuses on a lone surfer trapped on a rock as a great white shark circles her, emphasizing survival and the primal fear of being hunted in the water.
Fact: The film was shot in a water tank in Australia, with the ocean scenes later added through CGI to create a seamless environment.


The Meg (2018)
Description: A blockbuster action-horror film featuring a prehistoric megalodon shark, blending high-stakes adventure with monstrous marine terror.
Fact: The film is based on the 1997 novel 'Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror,' which spawned a series of books.
