What do Germans and Sharks Have in Common?
Filed under: Thrillers, RumorMonger, DIY/Filmmaking, Movie Marketing, Remakes and Sequels
Right about now you're looking for a punchline that I simply do not have. Even so, I wouldn't want to offend any sharks who might be reading this. Just kidding -- we all know sharks can't get internet access underwater. Man, I'm just full of funny today. Anyway, talk about sequels that don't make any sense, it appears there's one out there for the independent film that reminded why I never decided to scuba dive. That's right folks, it's all about Open Water 2 baby!
Formerly known as Adrift, Moviehole reports via Fangoria that the film's title has since been changed to Open Water 2. Hmm, I wonder why? None of the actors from the first film are returning (for obvious reasons) and I can't imagine this story will pick up where the last one left off (once again, for obvious reasons). Wait -- maybe it's so they can market it better. That's no fair. Why not just call it "Don't You Dare Go in the F*ckin Water ... Or Else"? I'm positive that would get folks into seats.
Starring Eric Dane and Ali Hillis, the film hails from Germany and tells of a group of people who go for a swim off the side of their boat, only to forget to drop the ladder so they can get back up. From there, well, sh*t goes down, literally. Though the film will be released in Germany with the name Open Water 2, it's not known whether that will be the case when, and if, it ever gets to the States. Regardless, it's summer and I'm really in the mood for a good reason to stay off the beach.









Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
6-21-2006 @ 12:41PM
Elliott said...
Is this based on a true story? I think I heard about a similar situation where the boat was found weeks later with scratch marks on the sides from the swimmers trying to claw their way back into it. I'm having trouble finding a reference though.
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6-22-2006 @ 7:49AM
deanna said...
i hated the first open water. i dont think that this will truly be any better
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6-22-2006 @ 10:18AM
Kelsey said...
I agree with deanna. first open water sucked. who says this will be any better then the first.
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6-22-2006 @ 7:39PM
Bob said...
A sequel is ridiculous but the first film was unforgettable. Having the unknown actors made it all the more real. Those that didnt like it were probably looking for Jaws 8 or whatever. It wasn't that kind of film. The terror was in the slow realization that there would be no rescue, death was waiting and their fates were sealed.
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6-22-2006 @ 10:29PM
Teace said...
I agree with Bob. The horror of the film was in its realism. It wasn't Hollywood and this is where most movie-goers lost interest. I believe that one had to be competent to fully understand and enjoy Open Water's magnitude. It was a great film.
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