Universal Sued OverThis JAWS Ripoff...and WON!

Summary

In this video, Mike Bracken, aka the Horror Geek, reviews 'The Last Shark,' an Italian Jaws knockoff from 1981. Notorious for its plagiarism lawsuit by Universal, the film features Jimmy Franciscus and Vic Morrow in a tale of a monstrous shark terrorizing a beach town. Bracken humorously critiques the film's low-budget effects, including recycled stock footage and a laughable fake shark. Despite its lack of gore, 'The Last Shark' earns its status as a cult classic among shark movie enthusiasts.

Takeaways

• 🎬 'The Last Shark' is a 1981 Italian film known for its similarities to 'Jaws', leading to a lawsuit from Universal.
• 🐋 The film features Jimmy Franciscus and Vic Morrow, who are likened to characters from 'Jaws', playing roles similar to Brody and Quint.
• 📽️ The movie is filled with reused footage and low-budget special effects, including a notably unconvincing shark.
• 🏝️ The setting involves a beach community where a shark attack threatens to disrupt the local way of life.
• 🎶 The film includes a notably poor title song that is criticized for its quality.
• 💸 The production appears to have a low budget, which is evident in the use of stock footage and low-quality props.
• 🤣 The script is filled with humor and sarcasm, often mocking the film's low production values and plot.
• 🌟 Vic Morrow's performance stands out as particularly over-the-top, adding a layer of entertainment to the film.
• 🦈 The film's climax involves a dramatic showdown with the shark, featuring explosions and a race against time.
• 🏆 Despite its flaws, 'The Last Shark' has achieved cult status and is appreciated for its entertainment value in the realm of B-movies.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the video script?

The main theme of the video script is a review and humorous critique of the 1981 Italian film 'The Last Shark', which is known for being a rip-off of the movie 'Jaws'.

Who is Mike Bracken and what is his role in the video?

Mike Bracken, also known as the Horror Deacon, is the host of the video. He provides a comedic analysis and review of 'The Last Shark', diving into its plot, characters, and notorious status as a 'Jaws' knockoff.

Why is 'The Last Shark' considered a cult movie?

It is considered a cult movie because it was sued by Universal for plagiarism, leading to its removal from theaters, which in turn made it a sought-after film for cult movie enthusiasts.

What are some of the alternative titles mentioned for 'The Last Shark'?

Some alternative titles mentioned for 'The Last Shark' include 'The Shark', 'Great White', and 'L'ultimo squalo'.

Which actors from 'Jaws' does the script compare the characters of 'The Last Shark' to?

The script compares the character played by Jimmy Franciscus to Chief Brody and the character played by Vic Morrow to Quint from 'Jaws'.

What is the significance of the 'five barf bag rating' mentioned in the script?

The 'five barf bag rating' is a humorous metric used by the host to rate the quality of gore and overall enjoyability of B-movies, with a higher rating indicating a more 'satisfying' level of over-the-top or low-quality effects and scenes.

What is the host's opinion on the quality of the special effects in 'The Last Shark'?

The host humorously criticizes the special effects in 'The Last Shark', pointing out the use of stock footage, fake plastic sharks, and other low-quality effects as part of the movie's charm and entertainment value.

How does the script describe the character of Vic Morrow in 'The Last Shark'?

The script describes Vic Morrow's character as a 'Bargain Basement Quint', hamming it up and providing a caricature of the Quint character from 'Jaws'.

What is the significance of the mention of 'Cruel Jaws' in the script?

The mention of 'Cruel Jaws' is significant as it is another Italian 'Jaws' rip-off movie, and the script implies that 'The Last Shark' borrows or 'ripped off' scenes from it, further emphasizing the unoriginality of 'The Last Shark'.

What is the final 'barf bag rating' given to 'The Last Shark' by the host?

The host gives 'The Last Shark' a 'two barf bag' rating, indicating that while it is not as gory or over-the-top as one might hope for in a 'Jaws' knockoff, it is still a legendary cult classic.

Outlines

00:00

🎬 Dive into 'The Last Shark' Review

The video script opens with a dramatic introduction to 'The Last Shark,' a film by Enzo Castellari released in 1981. It's noted for its legal controversy, as Universal Studios sued the filmmakers for plagiarism, claiming it was too similar to 'Jaws.' The reviewer, Mike Bracken, humorously sets the stage for a critique of this cult classic, mentioning the film's cast including James Franciscus and Vic Morrow, who are compared to characters from 'Jaws.' The script also pokes fun at the film's reuse of footage and the iconic theme song, promising a deep dive into the film's gore and quality, with a rating system based on 'barf bags.'

05:01

🌊 Shark Tales and Regatta Mayhem

Paragraph 2 delves into the plot of 'The Last Shark,' highlighting the mayor's reluctance to close the beaches despite the shark threat, aiming to maintain the Regatta event. The script satirically comments on the characters' denial of the shark's existence and the film's reuse of footage from other movies, including 'Jaws' and 'Cruel Jaws.' It also humorously critiques the acting, particularly Vic Morrow's, and the film's low-budget effects. The narrative includes a comedic take on the film's suspense and the characters' reactions to the shark attacks, culminating in the mayor's decision to seek help from a Quint-like character, despite previous reluctance.

10:03

🐋 Stock Footage Frenzy and Shark Showdown

Paragraph 3 continues the review with a focus on the film's low-quality special effects, including the use of stock footage and fake sharks. The script humorously describes the characters' actions and the film's plot points, such as the hunt for the shark and the various methods used to lure and kill it. It also includes a running joke about the film's lack of continuity and the over-the-top acting, especially from Vic Morrow. The paragraph culminates in a description of the climactic shark battle, with a nod to similar scenes in 'Jaws,' and ends with a transition back to the film's aftermath and the characters' fates.

15:03

🏆 The Final Verdict on 'The Last Shark'

In the final paragraph, the reviewer concludes the critique by summarizing the film's highlights and lowlights. Despite the film's numerous flaws, including its derivative plot and low-budget effects, it's celebrated as a cult classic within the 'Jaws' rip-off genre. The script humorously awards 'The Last Shark' a 'two barf bag' rating for its gore, acknowledging that while it may not be the most gruesome, it's a must-see for fans of B-movie shark films. The reviewer also encourages viewers to check out other reviews for more brazen 'Jaws' rip-offs, promising more entertainment in future videos.

Keywords

💡Stock-footed shark

The term 'stock-footed shark' is a playful and derogatory reference to the low-quality special effects used to represent the shark in the movie 'The Last Shark.' It implies that the shark's movements and appearance are as clumsy and unconvincing as a shark with feet. In the video script, this term is used to mock the film's low-budget production values, especially in comparison to the more realistic shark in 'Jaws.'

💡Jaws rip-off

The 'Jaws rip-off' refers to movies that imitate or borrow heavily from the successful formula of the film 'Jaws.' In the context of the video, 'The Last Shark' is described as a blatant copycat, using similar themes of a shark terrorizing a beach community and the subsequent hunt for the creature. The video script highlights this by pointing out the numerous parallels and direct references to 'Jaws,' such as the character dynamics and the plot points.

💡Cult movie

A 'cult movie' is a film that has gained a dedicated, often niche, following over time, despite not being a mainstream hit. The video script mentions 'The Last Shark' as a cult movie, suggesting that it has become popular among certain groups of film enthusiasts who appreciate its campy and low-budget charm, even though it was not a commercial success and was even pulled from theaters due to legal issues.

💡Barf bag rating

The 'barf bag rating' is a humorous and informal measure of a movie's quality, particularly in the context of horror or low-budget films. A higher rating implies that the movie is so bad or gory that it could make viewers feel nauseous. In the video script, the reviewer uses this rating system to assess 'The Last Shark,' indicating that while it has its flaws, it is not as extreme as one might expect from a low-budget horror film.

💡Italian Jaws knockoff

An 'Italian Jaws knockoff' refers to Italian-produced films that attempt to capitalize on the success of 'Jaws' by creating similar shark-themed horror movies. The video script uses this term to categorize 'The Last Shark' as part of this trend, often characterized by lower production values and more exaggerated or sensational elements. The script implies that these films are made to quickly cash in on popular trends, sometimes at the expense of quality.

💡Universal lawsuit

The 'Universal lawsuit' mentioned in the video script refers to the legal action taken by Universal Pictures against the filmmakers of 'The Last Shark' for copyright infringement, claiming that the movie was too similar to 'Jaws.' This lawsuit resulted in the film being pulled from theaters and contributed to its cult status, as it became a sought-after rarity among movie enthusiasts.

💡Gore

In the context of the video, 'gore' refers to the graphic and bloody scenes often found in horror films, which are used to shock and entertain viewers. The reviewer assesses 'The Last Shark' for its gore content, noting that while it has some violent scenes, it does not reach the extreme levels of bloodiness that might be expected from a film of this genre.

💡Vic Morrow

Vic Morrow is an actor mentioned in the video script for his role in 'The Last Shark.' He is compared to Robert Shaw, who played Quint in 'Jaws,' indicating that Morrow's character in the film is meant to be a similar tough, experienced hunter. The script suggests that Morrow's performance is over-the-top, which adds to the film's campy and cult appeal.

💡Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone is a renowned Italian composer whose work is mentioned in the video script in relation to the music in 'The Last Shark.' The script implies that the film's music is a notable aspect, possibly referencing Morricone's iconic scores for other films, although it's unclear if he actually composed for 'The Last Shark.' The mention of his name suggests a comparison to the quality and memorability of film scores.

💡Helicopter scenes

The 'helicopter scenes' in the video script refer to action sequences in 'The Last Shark' that involve helicopters, likely used to heighten the drama and excitement of the shark hunting scenes. These scenes are often a staple in action and adventure films and are mentioned to highlight the film's attempt to create thrilling moments, even if the execution is considered campy or low-budget.

Highlights

Introduction to 'The Last Shark', a film known for its lawsuit with Universal over plagiarism claims against 'Jaws'.

Jimmy Franciscus and Vic Morrow star in roles reminiscent of 'Jaws' characters, adding a layer of parody.

The film's cult status is attributed to its removal from theaters, making it a sought-after gem for movie enthusiasts.

A humorous critique of the film's title song, suggesting it's so bad the shark might eat someone just to make it stop.

Commentary on the film's reuse of windsurfing footage, a common tactic in Italian 'Jaws' knockoffs.

Mention of the film's multiple titles, reflecting its journey through different markets and its elusive nature.

A nod to Vic Morrow's performance, drawing comparisons to Robert Shaw's Quint from 'Jaws'.

The film's low budget is mocked, suggesting it was spent on the lead actors, leaving little for the rest of the production.

A scene involving a character running over a depth charge is highlighted for its absurdity.

The film's director, Enzo Castellari, is discussed, noting his involvement after another director dropped out.

A live stream setup is humorously compared to the film's production, suggesting a similar level of chaos.

The film's use of stock footage is critiqued, with the shark attacks being described as less convincing than the original 'Jaws'.

A scene with a rubber toy shark is mocked for its low production value.

The film's climax is compared to 'Jaws', with a focus on the similarities and the film's inability to escape its influence.

The ending of 'The Last Shark' is discussed, with a focus on its similarity to the ending of 'Jaws', and the film's overall rating.

A final verdict on 'The Last Shark', praising it as a cult classic among 'Jaws' rip-offs.

Transcripts

just when you thought it was safe to go

back in the water the ocean's most

feared Predator the stock-footed shark

is back one thing's for sure it wasn't a

floating chainsaw welcome to thick

flicks where I take a deep dive into the

Cinematic sewer to help you embrace your

inner core geek Mike Bracken aka the

horn Deacon today we're tackling Enzo

castellari's killer shark flick the last

shark released in 1981 the last shark is

mostly known because Universal sued the

filmmakers claiming the film was

basically a plagiarized version of Jaws

they were eventually Victorious getting

the film pulled from theaters and

ensuring the cult movie Geeks would seek

it out whenever possible for at least

another Century well played Universal

this one has Jimmy Franciscus basically

playing Brody and Uber and Vic Morrow

Hamming it up as a Bargain Basement

Quint it's really quite amazing but

enough about that can the ultimate shark

devour enough Italians pretending to be

Americans to earn a coveted five barf

bag rating let's get to the gore and

find out oh and before we get started

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every little bit helps keep the show

rolling and now let's get bloody we fade

in on this production company logo I'm

not sure if this is really variety since

you basically just ripped off Jaws feels

like more of the same to me hey look

it's the windsurfing footage they reuse

and every Italian Jaws rip off way to

recycle I feel like this dude is

definitely board certified and the one

downside of being a professional

Windsurfer is you're always bored at

work Jesus listen to this title song

[Music]

what are you thinking Sarah

it stinks but hey on the upside this

movie has Vic Morrow in it he's your

discount Robert Shaw oh yeah way to

phone it in title card like many Italian

films of the ERA this one has a

multitude of titles it's been the shark

great white and the Ultimo swallow just

to name a few

honestly the shark's probably just gonna

eat this guy to make this terrible theme

song end and I can't blame him

so we clearly blew the budget getting

Jimmy Franciscus and Vic Morrow in this

thing because I don't know what any of

these other people written by Mark

princy we have a generous assist from

Peter benjley and Carl Gottlieb

apparently even I don't have balls big

enough to demand a screenwriter's credit

for a movie that blatantly rips off Jaws

directed by Enzo castellari really

enough he got the gig after Rogero

deodato dropped out I would really love

to see a deodato Jaws rip off here's a

live look at me getting ready for next

month's live stream none of the

equipment works like usual welcome back

to K Jaws where we guarantee you 32

minutes of crappy music in every hour

out on the water it looks like there

must have been a sale on surfboards okay

let's look at this radio they're

probably picking up broadcast from other

galaxies with that thing welcome back to

my live stream Big Show today we're

going to be reacting to shark attack

videos we'll say this Windsurfer sure is

getting edgy out here hmm can't tell if

that's a seal screw it close enough oh

God Don't bit off his Rudder how will he

ever get back to shore now now damn I

guess it doesn't matter since he clearly

just ran over our leftover depth charge

from World War II sick air and just like

that he's gone not even a speck of blood

this guy's running in like castellari no

Universal is gonna sue him we'll say

it's nice they let James Franciscus his

headshot show up in the movie before he

does maybe this was all they could

afford 20 bucks says Franciscus is just

type of Jaws it's about rip off the book

too right writing time is interrupted

when Jimmy gets sidetracked with some

motorboating hell yeah no not like that

you pervs I mean he has to take his boat

out to look for the missing Windsurfer

um why wouldn't you get the Coast Guard

to do this maybe they realize Franciscus

had done this before I mean he was San

Antonio Margaritas killer fish a few

years prior to this oh [ __ ] it's ennio

gerolami Joe from the Killer Croc films

is here this shark doesn't stand a

chance back out on the water all they

found is a piece of surfboard looks like

someone's been chewing the scenery again

hey it's Vic Morrow doing his best I'm

Quint but don't tell Universal because I

don't want to get sued impression he's

really more like an oceanic janitor than

Quinn at this point oh hey it's Talia

mayor Vaughan but he's gonna want to

keep the beaches open I'm not gonna lie

there's some very strong Mentos

commercial Vibes here

[Music]

Mentos the fresh maker man I hate it

when the crew winds up in the shot out

on the water this happens one thing's

for sure it wasn't a floating chainsaw

yeah but the bigger question is was it a

boating accident Franciscus is quite The

Optimist though well there's still a

missing half of Mike's surfboard maybe

Mike's on it from Lance Henriksen

carried away in on this that's the

stupidest [ __ ] thing I've ever heard

when rubber toy sharks attack Jesus look

at Vic Morrow it's like Peak manhood

right there we've been struggling to

live up to this standard for the past 40

years Franciscus who's basically doing

double duty as Chief Brody and Hooper

heads off to inform the mayor that they

may have a giant shark problem

um why does the mayor have this weird

mannequin in his office I will say it's

weird to see Joe denying the existence

of a giant shark after being obsessed

with killer Crocs we know this was my

Explorer could have drifted up from

Florida

um yeah drifted up from Florida to Italy

happens all the time moro's like let's

just cut to the chase give me 10 grand

for that you get the head the tail the

whole damn thing

sure hope they kept Vic Morrow off the

set on the day they shot these

helicopter scenes what too soon oh yeah

Bruno mate totally stole this scene for

cruel Jaws which is probably okay given

how much stuff is stolen in this movie

hey that's Ben Gardner's boat it is

interesting that this gets labeled as a

Jaws rip-off which it definitely is but

it's also sort of a Jaws 2 rip off as

well witnessed by these dorky teens we

keep following There's Something Fishy

here I don't like it just insert your

own it's your mom joke here not Quinn

not Brody not mayor Vaughn and Joe head

in to investigate it's a good thing

there's another guy here to lend them a

hand I love how in denial Joe is

couldn't it have been something else

well sure could have been leprosy too

but probably not and then this random

shark shows up

psych do kids still say psych I'm so

damn old but if you guessed I Can't

Believe It's Not mayor Vaughn wasn't

going to stop the weekend Regatta give

yourself a screenwriter's credit no damn

shark's gonna screw up a whole Year's

work in planning Vic Morrow has thoughts

too it wasn't a nickel

I wasn't a tiger well what was it Five

Below Quint don't leave us hanging

gentleman's shark in this whole world

big enough to cause that kind of damage

oh more footage May taste all for cruel

Jaws underwater steel cage match back on

dry land the mayor is doing his best

Steve kornacki and working the big board

for election Night results we've still

got mermaid and shark vote from the

Northeast Lagoon this is still a

winnable race oh good we can watch him

on TV this is very meta and now it's

time for another great moment in horror

film acting hey wait a minute you mean

people will

Panic man he nailed that pause somewhere

Bill Shatner is nodding in approval of

course the mayor knows they have a shark

problem so he heads straight to Amazon

Basics Quint look I don't have the

budget funds to pay you the 10K after

that whole stripper thing I had to

settle last month uh what do you say to

a payment in Schlitz Vic has a counter

offer though that's very nice of you but

there's only one thing that I'd be

needing fine fine of course banquet it

is that's my final offer oh hi there and

shark picture Montage someone give me

Universal's legal team on line one

anyway everyone seems super excited to

see the slides from Jimmy franciscus's

last vacation what is going on with Vic

Morrow here Dude Looks Like An off-duty

about to go clubbing version of Captain

Kangaroo because the great white shark

you can't get off whoa whoa whoa where

the hell did this accent come from you

can see the wheels turning in his head

Eat Your Heart Out Robert Shaw I'm

getting an Oscar for this [ __ ] anyway

hold on to your panties ladies because

we've got a dude on the beach with an

acoustic guitar great now we've got Hot

Wieners hell yeah no I mean hot dogs on

the grill oh good another crappy Montage

song

what do you think of this when he and

Sarah it stinks stock footage shark

drink Italian Baywatch opening is pretty

lit though they really nailed the vibe

our girl goes in the water

stock footage shark is in the water

farewell and a due to you fair Italian

ladies it's like a buffet out here that

shark has options oh it's Derpy shark I

remember him from Cruel Jaws honest to

God this is like what you did if you

asked a blind kid with no arms to draw a

shark for you this thing is scarier than

any real shark I do love the castellari

shot this whole sequence in slow mo I

mean this is the only way the movie ran

88 minutes I give to you the ocean's

most ferocious Predator the stock

footage shark back on the beach we found

the worst Jack in the Box ever Jesus I'd

rather open the lament configuration and

summon cenobites than touch this thing

this is followed by a montage of

castellari's home movies from the beach

padding and attacks right off Smart give

me an S give me an H give me an a give

me an R give me a k

go shark look if these guys can recycle

scenes from other movies I'm recycling

jokes meanwhile Vic Morrow is supporting

this year's hottest new purse honestly

the mayor's just here to find out if

they broke into the Watergate hotel yet

let's give it up for tonight's

entertainment Booker T and the Slim

Pickens and here's more footage that

turned up in Cruel Jaws

castellari royalties I will say it's

awesome this chick has a pair of stock

footage binoculars though ah yes nothing

says excitement like watching the shark

attacks on an old 13-inch TV great

choice anyway it looks like the buoy is

taking them out you know what they say

buoys will be bullies not gonna lie I

haven't seen a red ball murder this many

people since fourth grade dodgeball

um how did they get this shot did they

mount the camera on the shark oh look at

this [ __ ] the fake dorsal fin the two

kids weren't Jaws was more convincing

than this a shark has a lot of options

on the menu but like the Killer Croc

he's got a hankering for some sloppy joe

mannequin into the air God I wish the

Italians still made this crap I mean

look at this shark it just dawned on me

the mirror sort of looks like sexy Alex

Trebek stupid sexy Trebek afterwards Vic

Morrow is still working on his accent I

thought the shark all over the world so

put that in your paper is he Irish is he

Italian your guess is as good as mine

doesn't even think Vic knows well the

shark is the mayor now guess we better

boat on over to another movie Franciscus

is going to go after the shark

um have we established what he does

exactly or how he's qualified to do this

hey it's KMart Blue Light Special

William cat or as I like to call him the

greatest American zero back to the boat

I want to know who signed off on giving

Vic Morrow C4 but they're not the only

ones hunting the Ferocious stock footed

shark the greatest American zero in his

pals are in two I'm sure this is gonna

be fine back in the boat Franciscus has

dropped the mic literally I guess this

is cool if the shark wants to do karaoke

or something hey it's massimovani he

fooled me by doing this film is Max

vanders guess pretended he was American

actually worked this time well played

Massimo stock footage shark you know

what to do hey I'm calling the

continuity cops Franciscus had a red

wetsuit on when he hit the water say it

with me kids continuity is hard and now

let's run again again stock footage

shark and Derby shark again this too was

in Cruel Jaws Franciscus is doing his

best Britney Spears impression it's a

well-known scientific fact that great

white sharks love to smash rocks with

their face apparently I think the shark

is drunk anyway Moro and Franciscus are

trapped in the cave which leads to

another great moment in horror film

acting Peter you're down to three

minutes air jaws ripoff continues

they're using mom's Christmas roast is

Chum oh yeah this chick knows her way

around a pole hell yeah no no not like

that this fishing pole meanwhile Vic is

such a master diver he's nearly drowned

I mean I believe he drowned in a bottle

of Scotch but not the ocean stock

footage shark this dude's one hell of a

shot he's hitting a shark in an entirely

different movie damn room a taste all

even the crappiest of fake shark footage

from this movie back on land we gotta

Get To The Choppa again oh yeah you're

gonna need a bigger boat and Francis his

daughter winds up in the drink with the

ferocious stock-footed shark I mean she

should be fine right it's probably a

man-eater she winds up at the hospital

and Franciscus is like hey can you hook

me up with some of those perks I'm gonna

be here a while plus it'll tell the pain

of the upcoming hospital bills the

greatest American zero tries to

apologize to Trebek for taking the boat

but all he gets for his effort is a

taste of jarbeck's pimpan that's Double

Jeopardy right there oh I'm gonna be

late for the Tournament of Champions

back inside it's time for another great

moment in horror film acting oh God

snub this performance then we get this

random medical diagnosis she's still

pretty groggy from the anesthetic she'll

feel her missing leg for months perhaps

for a year and scene Trebek is so late

they had to Charter a chopper for him

God what a diva oh yeah maybe I can nap

through the rest of this movie too

that's a solid idea apparently they also

replaced her missing leg with a hover

skirt or something Franciscus kinda

looks like a young micro today on Dirty

Jobs Dad shut up I'm high on painkillers

and you're ruining my buzz stock footage

shark Bottoms Up Trebek is planning to

be here a while dude back to lunch oh

helicopter fishing what could possibly

go wrong oh hi there

um none of these stock footage sharks

look like The Fake Plastic shark at all

oh God don't crash the toy helicopter in

the bathtub Trebek's seen enough I'm

going in I'll kick this shark's ass on

my own hey it's like he's cosplaying

Omar Suarez and portrait Beck he's half

the game show host he used to be oh no

Andy got the RC copter too those things

are cheap the magic of special effects

ladies and gentlemen and meanwhile Vic

Morrow gets a phone call oh hi John

Landis I'd love to be in Twilight Zone

The Movie can we talk about this after I

get through the climax here it's funny

that we talk about this movie ripping

off jaws and Jaws too but massimovani

and this guy trying to lure in the shark

to get it on film feels very much like

the Simon mccorkindale subplot of Jaws

3. did Universal rip off the last shark

as karmic payback we've got like 18

minutes left in this movie so let's just

bask in the glory of Vic Morrow's

overacting some expertise

accent man magic anyway he goes in the

water with our stock footage shark it's

nice they basically filmed the scene in

a glass of watered-down skim milk I mean

it's not like I wanted to see what was

happening anyway it does appear that Vic

is all tied up right now who the hell is

this guy rocking the denim on denim

there's 10 minutes left should we really

be

characters at this point oh great I

think Scott Bakula just Quantum leaped

into this movie and just in time because

this stock footed shark is out of

control who's the guy with a gun see

even the movie doesn't know who in the

hell this dude is look out the shark is

attacking the dock this is some literal

peer pressure but things get even worse

and jump scare

Plastics and Joan Rivers well it's a

very timely reference Jones only been

dead for what almost a decade I'll snap

he's back for more poor muscle movani

looks like his screen time has been

halved I will say I'm really glad we had

a redneck Scott Bakula to the mix in the

last minutes of the movie so he could do

absolutely nothing I really think this

is all just a big misunderstanding shark

has some massive movani stuck in his

teeth and is just trying to use the pier

like a toothpick okay sure let's just

basically rip off the end of Jaws too

while we're here oh no now Franciscus is

stuck out here oh so what the hell

happened to Vic Morrow shouldn't Dollar

Tree Quint be out here bold strategy

trying to get the shark to fill up on

Lumber appetizers let's see if it pays

off for him oh hey there's Vic Morrow or

maybe we should just call him Bob oh Vic

I can't quit you fantastic he's eating a

mannequin this is just like beat for

beat the end of Jaws right now but

Franciscus managed to grab the

explosives and St plunges right into the

climax

[Music]

yeah mate ripped this off too naturally

the Press is waiting to interview our

hero on Shore yeah I got a quote for you

quote this pimp hand and with that

Argyle drives them home from nakatomi

Plaza wait wrong movie and credits wait

the shark was made by a Ferrari no way I

think it was way more Fiat multipla than

Ferrari so what have we learned from the

last shark well for starters then I'll

never get tired of Italian Jaws rip-offs

this one is arguably the best of the

bunch I mean you got Franciscus Amaro in

the cast both were clearly slumming it

here but enough about that can the last

shark devour enough hapless humans

aren't a coveted five barf bag rating

let's go to the gore card in terms of

worse anatomy and this one is pretty

middle of the road we're treated to

multiple stock footage and Fake Plastic

shark attacks severed limbs devoured

mannequins and Windsurfer explosions the

last shark is not as bloody as you'd

hope an Italian Jaws knockoff would be

which is why I'm giving this one a two

bar [ __ ] rating it's not a sick flick but

it is a legendary cult classic that you

have to see if you love the wild world

of Jaws rip-offs looking for an even

more Brazen ripoff of Spielberg's

classic then be sure to check out my

review of cruel Jaws you'll find a link

here on the screen I'll meet you over

there until next time I'm Mike Bracken

aka the horror geek bringing you all the

splatter that matters