Shownotes
In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine dive into one of the most iconic horror films of all time — Jaws (1975) — and explore the real-life events that potentially influenced the story: the terrifying Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916.
Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter Benchley's bestselling novel, Jaws transformed the shark from a creature of the ocean into one of cinema's most enduring monsters. But the fear surrounding sharks didn't begin with the movie.
In the summer of 1916, a series of shark attacks along the New Jersey coast left four people dead and one seriously injured. The attacks shocked the public, generated widespread fear, and contributed to a growing fascination with the possibility of sharks attacking humans.
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Track: Caverns Of Madness -
Artist: Darren Curtis
