Jaws (1975 movie)
‘Jaws’ Also Devoured Small-Screen Competitors in Its Broadcast TV Premiere
When ‘Jaws’ premiered as the ABC Sunday Night Movie in 1979, it gobbled up massive audiences and led the network to a decisive “sweeps” week win.
Which ‘Jaws’ Star Got Accidentally Drunk While Filming This Iconic Scene?
“After I did my first scene, the nurse on set came up to give me a shot of liquor.”
Relive the ‘Jaws’-Mania of the 1975 Premiere, 50 Years Later (Photos)
The movie was number one in the country for 14 weeks straight.
‘Jaws’ Was Almost Even Scarier: Deleted Scenes Show Bloody, Violent First Cut
Deleted scenes and concept images for attack sequences show how much more horrifying the movie almost was.
8 Best Shark Movies of All Time — Is ‘Jaws’ Number One?
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, NBC is airing ‘Jaws’ on its 50th anniversary. All these years later, though, the shark movie has toothy competition.
Anyone Else Remember Playing ‘The Game of Jaws’?
The nerve-wracking, Operation-like game was a lot of fun, and we wish we still had it!
Remembering Pipit the Dog — the Unsung Second Victim of ‘Jaws’
The stick-chasing black Labrador retriever named Pipit factored into a key scene in ‘Jaws’ but may too often be overlooked among the film’s other horrific moments.
‘Jaws’ Returns to Theaters for Its 50th Anniversary
The film will screen for a very brief time.
Re-Listening to Dickie Goodman’s 1975 Novelty Hit ‘Mr. Jaws’
The incredibly strange tune incorporated clips from the Bee Gees’ “Jive Talkin’,” the Eagles’ “One of These Nights,” and Olivia Newton-John’s “Please Mr. Please.”
Steven Spielberg to Introduce Special NBC 50th Anniversary ‘Jaws’ Telecast
Along with the NBC airing, all four entries in the ‘Jaws’ franchise will be streaming exclusively on Peacock.
Whatever Happened to the Mechanical Shark From ‘Jaws’?
And what became of the animatronic model used on the Universal Studios ride?
Horror Movies at the Oscars
Historically, horror movies may not have gotten a lot of love from the Academy Awards, but there have been notable occasions when entries in this genre have at least been nominated and even had major wins.
The Weirdest Movies Starring Rock Stars
Remember the one where Bob Dylan wore a dangly earring?
Why ‘Jaws’ Almost Didn’t Get Made (It Wasn’t Just the Worst Place in the World to Shoot)
While few of us can imagine a world without ‘Jaws,’ it’s actually something of a miracle that the film was ever completed.
Photos of Lego’s Upcoming ‘Jaws’ Set Leak: Price and Official Release Date Revealed
Lego fans are going to need a bigger (brick) boat! And bigger shelves!
Nat Geo to Air 50th Anniversary ‘Jaws’ Special During SharkFest 2025
Can you believe it’s been almost 50 years since Jaws had us running to theaters?
‘The Pier Incident’ Is the Scariest Scene in ‘Jaws’
Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 thriller Jaws is filled with suspenseful and scary moments, but the most terrifying one of all comes in a scene where a potential shark victim actually gets away.
I Really Want to Play That ‘Killer Shark’ Arcade Game Shown in ‘Jaws’
A brief scene in Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 thriller ‘Jaws’ shows a kid at a beachfront arcade playing an early ’70s ‘electro-mechanical’ game called ‘Killer Shark’ that still looks pretty cool.
Remembering ‘Jaws’ Actress Susan Backlinie
The former stuntwoman recently passed away, we talked with her in 2023 about that opening scene of ‘Jaws.’
‘Jaws’ Movie Poster Artist, Roger Kastel, Dies at 92
He created that iconic book cover turned movie poster.
Nostalgic Films Getting Their Own Broadway Musicals (‘Jaws’ Has One…)
Some of these are wild!
The ‘Jaws’ Franchise Jumped the Shark With ‘Jaws 3-D’
Released to theaters in 1983 and capitalizing on the early ’80s revival of 3-D movies, this second ‘Jaws’ sequel is pretty ridiculous in 2-D, too (and still not the worst entry in the franchise).
Watch the Film That Led Off Discovery’s First Shark Week in 1988
Caged in Fear, which aired July 17, 1988, during Discovery Channel’s first Shark Week, set the tone well for this long-running programming event, and is as gripping and fascinating as any of the films that have come over Shark Week’s next three-plus decades.
The Best Classic Hits of Summer Cinema
Get some popcorn and settle in with some of these summer themed movies.
‘Jaws’ Swam Into Movie Theaters in June 1975 & We Are Still Afraid of the Water
On June 21, 1975 we got out of the water as ‘Jaws’ was one of the truly great summer blockbusters.
Back in the Water With ‘Jaws 2’ 45 Years Later
The 1978 follow-up to Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic was certainly unnecessary, but isn’t as bad as some may think — especially when compared with the Jaws entries that followed.