Half a century after its release, Jaws is still considered one of the most well-known and horrifying movies ever produced. On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg's thriller marked its 50th anniversary, but it did more than just alter the way we view movies. It altered the way we view the ocean. It caused such a genuine sense of dread that for years, some audiences were unable to set foot in a pool or an ocean. And the thought of what's down there makes many people cringe.

Summer re-release and cultural heritage

The shark returns this summer. From June 15, all four Jaws films will be available on Peacock. Spielberg will introduce the original, which will be broadcast by NBC on June 20. Additionally, there will be a theatrical re-release on August 29.

The movie turned into a breakthrough and a burden for Spielberg. He was only 27 years old, and he encountered several challenges during production, particularly with the defective mechanical shark named Bruce.

According to USA Today, Spielberg confessed in the forthcoming documentary Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (July 11, Hulu/Disney+): "There was nothing fun about making 'Jaws'."

A persistent dread of Martha's Vineyard

The film's enduring power, according to specialists, is due to its connection to something fundamental. "Sharks stand in perfectly for wild nature that's at the edge of where humans can go," horror scholar Dawn Keetley told the news source.

Many of the people that filmed the movie were locals from Martha's Vineyard, and they continue to tell their stories. Even now, beachgoers all over the world are cautious about entering the water, fearing that something might be lurking beneath the surface.

The large number of Martha's Vineyard residents who appeared in Jaws was one of the frequently overlooked factors that contributed to the film's realistic atmosphere. Although the cast featured Hollywood stars such Roy Scheider, who portrayed police chief Martin Brody, and Richard Dreyfuss as shark expert Matt Hooper, islanders made up the majority of the ensemble.

Their genuine presence gave a level of realism that couldn't have been replicated by a complete ensemble of experienced performers on a studio set. They still attend 'Jaws' fan events.

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