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In a small hot spring town in Japan, a ferocious ancient shark reawakens and begins terrorizing the local hot spring facilities. As the threat escalates, the townspeople band together to protect their beloved town from the menacing predator, leading to a fierce and thrilling battle.
Utopia distributes in the US.
Also known as Hotspring Sharkattack, Onsen Shark.
Director Morihito Inoue was quoted saying: “Shark movies are popular in Japan as well, but the number of shark films produced here has not yet met the growing demand. My film was made domestically in Japan and received great acclaim, not only from regular shark movie enthusiasts but also from many viewers who were previously unfamiliar with the genre. I’m very excited to see how this work will be received outside of Japan.”
This marks the feature directorial debut of writer/director Morihito Inoue.
This is a Japanese horror comedy.
Utopia released Hot Spring Shark Attack in Select Theaters and on VOD and Digital Platforms on July 11, 2025.
Director: Morihito Inoue
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