Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...Jaws 2 (1978) sees us return to Amity Island and a new great white shark menace that ups the ante on shark action and deaths. Spielberg may have jumped ship, but we get the return of Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton and the music of John Williams. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
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Arizona-born Ann Dusenberry always knew she would be an actress, studying musical theater in college. Using a contact at Universaal Pictures, she used the studio’s internal mail system to send her photo and resume... the rest is history!
Jeffrey Kramer was born on 15 July 1945 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Jaws (1975), Jaws 2 (1978) and Clue (1985).
Gigi 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).
William Van Zandt is an American playwright and actor, and the author of the best-selling TV memoir Get in the Car, Jane.
The story behind the creation of the best book about the making of the second-best shark movie ever made!
Any first sequel can make or break a franchise. Along with JAWS 2, we look at the greatest first sequels of all time.
Monday, June 12, 1978 found me pacing in the lobby of the Britton Plaza Cinema in Tampa, Florida as the manager worked on the upcoming showtimes for Friday. The reason? JAWS 2 would be coming out on Friday and my friends and I were intent on being the first ones in line.
While many of the young cast members from Jaws 2 went on to great personal success, both in Hollywood and other endeavors, one actor stood out among them all with a career that continues through today. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Keith Gordon.
As an actor dedicated to the work, Roy had to put aside some personal issues – mostly not wanting to be there – but still make the character likeable.
JAWS 2, the sequel to Steven Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster shark movie Jaws deviates from the novel it's based on. Here's every big change.
When JAWS was released, it was with a PG rating. However, the film also carried a disclaimer, “May be too Intense for younger children.” Producer David Brown has noted in interviews that the film originally received an R rating.
How seeing JAWS 2 before JAWS allowed fan to fall in love with underrated sequel
While each installment sought to replicate the success of the original, variations in box office performance provide insight into the evolving reception of the franchise over time.
Ann Dusenberry's ability to convey terror convincingly in "Jaws 2" is undoubtedly impressive, and her potential suitability for the role of Laurie Strode in "Halloween" is intriguing.
From the idyllic beaches of Amity Island to the expansive ocean depths, each installment in the series weaves its narrative within carefully chosen settings.
Is this how the mayoe of shark city turned things to his advantge to secure re-election in Spielberg shark sequel?
Jeannot Szwarc was born on 21 November 1939 in Paris, France. He is a director and producer, known for Somewhere in Time (1980), Jaws 2 (1978) and Supergirl (1984).
Everyone knows that John Williams’ iconic score for Jaws is one of the most recognizable film scores in motion picture history, but his score for Jaws 2 is just as much a masterclass as the original.
Donna Consuelo Wilkes is an American actress. She began her career as a child actor in commercials before making her feature film debut in Jaws 2.
With a career spanning several decades, Searls left an indelible mark on the literary landscape through his diverse body of work, displaying his prowess in both fiction and non-fiction.
JAWS 2’s original director John D Hancock had the chance to experience the production hell of Spielberg’s original JAWS when he went to see ‘The Shark Is Broken' earlier this month.
Surreal….. that’s the only way I can describe how it feels when waiting to meet someone you have watched and revered for nearly 40 years. I am sitting in a cosy London bistro, watching the door eagerly for the appearance of a JAWS legend… Ann Dusenberry aka Tina Wilcox from JAWS 2.
JAWS 2 and the 4 moments that define this criminally undervalued sequel that you may have missed until you read these observations.
Having tackled Jaws previously they once again return to beaches with this bitesized scene from Jaws 2.
There have been four films in the JAWS series, each one with a poster that had its own distinctive look. Here is a look at some of the most popular U.S. posters, and a couple of things to look out for if you’re looking to add one to your collection.
The author of ‘JAWS 2: The Making of a Hollywood Sequel’ shares his memories of knowing Marc Gilpin (1966-2023) aka Sean Brody
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You’re need a bigger shelf! The final two installments of the JAWS quadrilogy appear to be gettng a 4K relaase this summer!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into your Jaws movie collection…. Jaws 2 gets a gorgeous steel book release for it’s 43rd anniversary.
Jaws composer John Williams receives the Royal Philharmonic Society’s highest award - the RPS Gold Medal
Jaws star Jeffrey Kramer (Deputy Hendricks) talks about his life, career and Jaws with The Daily Jaws chief writer Dean Newman.
While Tarantino doesn't consider "Jaws 2" an outright bad movie, he believes it was marred by its preposterous ending. His view is shared by many who feel that the unremarkable sequel was undermined by its own over-the-top conclusion.