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From acclaimed horror director Sean Byrne (The Loved Ones, The Devil’s Candy) comes Dangerous Animals, a razor-sharp blend of survival horror and psychological thriller that’s already making waves ahead of its theatrical release. Starring Hassie Harrison (Yellowstone), Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad, American Primeval), and Josh Heuston (Dune), the film traps audiences in a sun-drenched nightmare where the ocean’s most feared predator might not be in the water.
The story follows Zephyr, a rebellious surfer living out of her van and chasing freedom on the waves. But when she’s abducted by Tucker, a shark-obsessed serial killer, and held captive on his boat, she must use every ounce of wit and resilience to survive—not just the maniac onboard, but the real sharks circling below.
The idea for Dangerous Animals originated with writer and visual artist Nick Lepard, who was inspired by an unsettling image: someone smuggling a person aboard in a surfboard bag. His curiosity led him into the strange intersection of shark conservation and pop culture, eventually inspiring the character of Tucker—someone who idolizes sharks while enacting gruesome rituals in their name.
Lepard’s script eventually landed in the hands of Byrne, who immediately saw potential in its high concept—a shark movie where the shark isn’t the villain, but man is. Byrne pushed for a darker tone, bringing the project closer to Texas Chainsaw Massacre than Jaws, while still retaining its thriller roots. “It’s a fun ride,” Byrne explains, “but character always has to come first. If you don’t care, then you don’t scare.”
The Rotten Tomatoes score reflects that careful balance, sitting at a strong 88% with critics praising its intensity, smart writing, and Jai Courtney’s “thrillingly unhinged” performance.
Byrne’s commitment to character depth shines through in the casting of Hassie Harrison, who brings complexity and vulnerability to Zephyr. “There’s a sadness to her that worked perfectly for the role,” Byrne says, noting how her emotional accessibility keeps audiences locked into her harrowing journey.
Dangerous Animals promises a visceral, nerve-wracking thrill ride that doesn’t just deliver scares—it redefines them. See it only in cinemas from June 12.