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Shark in Venice (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 2008, Shark in Venice is a horror film directed by Danny Lerner, running about 88 minutes. “Welcome to the perfect tourist trap” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The seemingly tranquil waterways of Venice are terrorized by the perfect killing machine. In search of his father who has mysteriously disappeared diving in the city, David stumbles across the cryptic trail leading to the long-lost fortune of the Medici. As the unwitting pawn in a Mafia plot to recover the treasure, David's girlfriend is kidnapped at gunpoint, plunging him into a desperate race against time. If he has any hope of saving her he must enter the deadly waters. Can David out-gun the Mafia assassins and survive the voracious sharks laying in wait beneath the surface, or will he succumb to the same fate as his father?

Who’s in it. Shark in Venice stars Stephen Baldwin as David Franks, Vanessa Johansson as Laura, Hilda van der Meulen as Lt. Sofia Totti and Giacomo Gonnella as Vito Clemenza, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Shark in Venice has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shark in Venice page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shark in Venice tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shark in Venice (2008)?
In US, Shark in Venice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Shark in Venice worth watching?
Shark in Venice holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shark in Venice?
Shark in Venice stars Stephen Baldwin, Vanessa Johansson, Hilda van der Meulen, Giacomo Gonnella and Ivaylo Geraskov.
When was Shark in Venice released?
Shark in Venice was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.