Deep Blue Sea (1999)

Synopsis

Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.

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Where to watch

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• YouTube TV
• Starz Apple TV channel

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Cast

• Saffron Burrows as Dr. Susan McAlester
• Thomas Jane as Carter Blake
• LL Cool J as Preacher
• Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Franklin
• Jacqueline McKenzie as Janice Higgins
• Michael Rapaport as Tom Scoggins
• Stellan Skarsgård as Jim Whitlock
• Aida Turturro as Brenda Kerns
• Cristos as Boat Captain
• Daniel Rey as Helicopter Pilot

If you liked Deep Blue Sea, try

• The Last House
• Alien: Covenant
• The Fly
• Wanted
• Doom
• Transporter 2
• Hollow Man
• The Core

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a thrilling mix of action, horror, and sci-fi, Deep Blue Sea from 1999 is a solid pick. It’s about researchers on an underwater lab who genetically enhance sharks to find a cure for Alzheimer’s, but things go sideways when the sharks become smarter and more dangerous. The film keeps you on edge as the team fights for survival after a storm hits their isolated facility. With a cast including Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J, the performances add some fun and intensity to the suspense. It’s a good watch if you like your thrillers with a bit of science fiction and plenty of shark action. The 105-minute runtime means it moves at a good pace without dragging. If you enjoyed movies like Alien: Covenant or The Fly, this one should hit the spot for a night of edge-of-your-seat entertainment.