Fifty years ago this month, filming for JAWS started on Martha’s Vineyard, with the first scene depicting the aftermath of a shark attack on Christine Watkins, portrayed by Susan Backlinie. Sadly, Ms. Backlinie passed away on May 11th at 77.
Read MoreGigi Vorgan was born on 3 August 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Jaws 2 (1978), Red Heat (1988) and The 'Burbs (1989).
Read MoreJust like Bruce the shark, Jaws the Ride at Universal was fraught with issues...however one incident saw the mechanical shark almost bite off more than it could chew...an attraction visitor who had fallen in the water!
Read MoreRonald Josiah Taylor was a renowned Australian expert on sharks, lending his expertise to films like Jaws, Orca, and Sky Pirates.
Read MoreMarty Milner was the first ‘island' hire’ on JAWS and was brought in to work on set construction, the Orca, repairing Bruce the shark and more!
Read MoreThe shooting schedule of JAWS based on resources available at time of publication. Principal filming took place on Martha’s Vineyard between 2nd May-18th September 1974.
Read MoreJonathan Filley played ‘Cassidy’ in JAWS and was there for the first day of principal photography on May 2nd 1974.
Read MoreLetterboxd’s ‘Four Favorites’ proves one thing… JAWS is one of, if not the most adored and admired movies amongst today’s filmmakers!
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