Hot Spring Shark Attack is a 2024 Japanese comedy horror film about visitors to Atsumi City being killed by a shark. Also known as Onsen shâku and the grammatically incorrect Hotspring Sharkattack.
Written and directed by Morihito Inoue. The movie stars Takuya Fujimura (One Cut of the Dead), Daniel Aguilar (Shin Godzilla), Shôichirô Akaboshi, Masaki Naito, Koichi Makigami, Kiyobumi Kaneko, and Mio Takaki.
Plot:
In Atsumi City, a small hot spring town in Japan, a ferocious ancient shark reawakens and begins terrorising the local hot spring visitors. As the threat escalates, the townspeople band together to protect their beloved town from the menacing predator, leading to a fierce and thrilling battle…
Blurb:
Ahead of the movie’s US rollout, writer-director Morihito Inoue commented, “Shark movies are popular in Japan as well, but the number of shark films produced here has not yet met the growing demand. My film was made domestically in Japan and received great acclaim, not only from regular shark movie enthusiasts but also from many viewers who were previously unfamiliar with the genre. I’m very excited to see how this work will be received outside of Japan.”
Trailer:
Release:
In the United States, Hot Spring Shark Attack will debut for special previews at various Alamo Drafthouse locations on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The film will officially open theatrically for extended runs and special engagements on Friday, July 11, including Los Angeles, New York City, Dallas and Atlanta. The list of screenings across the USA can be found here
The same day, audiences across North America will be able to rent or own Hot Spring Shark Attack on Cable VOD and Digital HD, including Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango at Home and Vubiquity.
Original title:
温泉シャーク “Hot Spring Shark”
Technical specs:
1 hour 10 minutes
Notes:
In Japan, onsen (温泉) are hot springs and the bathing facilities and traditional inns around them.
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