Shark Night 3D

Seven vacationers descend on a remote Louisiana Gulf lake house, hoping for a laid back weekend away from city life. Calm waters and sunny skies give way to a brutal reality when the group discovers a deadly secret beneath the surface. Freshwater sharks lurk in the lake, turning a peaceful retreat into a fight for survival. The cast includes a mix of friends facing relationship strains, thrill seekers looking for adrenaline, and a steady organizer trying to keep everyone focused as danger closes in. The noise and shadows in the water hint at predators nearby, forcing improvised plans, rapid decisions, and tense stand offs without revealing every twist along the way. As the weekend unfolds, suspicions rise and alliances shift.

Directed by David R Ellis, Shark Night 3D adapts an original screenplay by Will Hayes and Jesse Studenberg. The production carried a 28 million dollar budget and features Sara Paxton, Dustin Milligan, Katharine McPhee, Chris Carmack, and Joel David Moore, with notable 3D effects throughout.

Worldwide box office gross totaled 10,126,458 dollars. The film opened with modest numbers and continued to perform at a niche level, reflecting its status as a mid range horror title released to capitalize on 3D showing trends today.

The film leans into the early 2010s 3D wave with loud splashy set pieces and a marketing push around aquatic terrors. While not a touchstone, Shark Night 3D is often cited in discussions of water born predator thrillers and the use of underwater effects.

Critics greeted it as a brisk, disposable thrill ride that trades plausibility for adrenaline. The message centers on staying calm under pressure, teamwork under stress, and human vulnerability when nature turns predatory. The film favors practical effects and quick pacing over character depth, which some viewers appreciate while others find it repetitive for modern audiences.