The Shallows

What’s it about?

Only 200 metres from shore, surfer Nancy is attacked by a Great White shark, with her short journey to safety becoming a test of her will and a battle for survival.

The facts

• Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
• Starring Blake Lively (Gossip Girl), Óscar Jaenada (Cantinflas), Brett Cullen (The Dark Knight Rises)
• English and Spanish languages
• Runtime: 86 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

The film contains regular intense scenes with many jump scares that may unsettle or frighten some viewers, especially those with fears of sharks or deep water. Some blood is seen.

Some of the strongest moments include:

• A man is severed in half. We see him crawling away from the water, with his legs detached on the sand behind him, before he dies of his wounds. Some blood and tissue are seen but not clearly as the scene is dark, though this may still disturb some viewers
• One character is attacked by a shark. She survives, but we see a lot of blood in the water.
• In a drawn-out scene, a character tries to stitch up her deep wound. Blood pours out and after about two minutes, she cannot endure anymore pain and stops.

Offensive language

The film involves infrequent use of offensive language. The words “f*ck” and “sh*t” are used one to two times.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters

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