🎙️ HORROR WITH SIR. STURDY EP 593: BEAST OF WAR – THE OCEAN DOESN'T CARE IF YOU SURVIVE

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Sir. Sturdy introduces 'Beast of War,' a WWII shark movie where soldiers face a hungry predator.

The episode begins with Sir. Sturdy introducing 'Beast of War,' a 2023 film about WWII soldiers attacked by a shark. The panelists share their ratings, ranging from 5.5 to 7.5 out of 10. Mick argues the film lacks character arcs, noting that no one changes by the end, which he attributes to a decline in traditional writing skills in Hollywood. Trevor compares it to 'Dog Soldiers' for its group dynamics but agrees it needed more depth. Johnny states he couldn't find a compelling 'why' in the story, making it hard to engage with the characters. The discussion delves into specific flaws, such as underutilized shark scenes and poor lighting in some sequences. Mick suggests an alternative plot where only two survivors must work together, enhancing tension. The conversation shifts to broader topics, including shark movie trends, Jaws sequels, and Italian shark films from the 1980s. Later, the panel shares weekly rental recommendations, covering films like 'Scream' sequels, 'Creature with the Atom Brain,' and 'Malpertuis,' as well as shows like 'Daredevil: Born Again.' The episode blends movie critique with tangential humor and personal anecdotes, typical of the show's format.

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A shark-and-war hang that turns jokes, rankings, and old shark lore into real friction.

The episode treats Beast of War as both a shark movie and a war movie, and that split gives the discussion its shape. It moves through soldiers in the water with a hungry shark, then circles out to Jaws, Deep Blue Sea, The Beast, and the old Indianapolis stories that keep…

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You want a wartime shark-movie hangout that puts Beast of War right below Deep Blue Sea.

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