Utopia unleashes Hot Spring Shark Attack, the outrageously fun Japanese horror-comedy about a bloodthirsty shark terrorizing hot springs, in select U.S. theaters and on VOD July 11.
About the Film
In a quaint Japanese hot spring town, an ancient shark awakens and turns the peaceful baths into a feeding ground. The locals—including One Cut of the Dead’s Takuya Fujimura—must band together to fight back in this hilariously gory creature feature.
- Runtime: 77 minutes
- Language: Japanese with English subtitles
- Genre: Horror-comedy with Jaws meets Tremors energy
Why It’s a Must-Watch
✔ Audience Award Winner – Tokyo International Shark Film Festival 2024
✔ First Japanese Shark Movie in years to break out globally
✔ Director Morihito Inoue’s debut – A fresh voice in creature features
✔ Perfect Summer Watch – Equal parts scary, silly, and soaked in hot spring blood
How to Watch
🎭 Theatrical Screenings (July 11)
- Los Angeles: Laemmle Glendale (weeklong)
- New York: Posteritati (one night)
- Dallas: Texas Theatre (one night)
- Atlanta: The Plaza (one night)
📍 [Full screening list here]
📺 VOD (July 11)
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Director’s Statement
“Shark movies are beloved in Japan, but we rarely make them. I’m thrilled to share our hot spring horror with America—expect chaos, comedy, and one very angry fish.”
– Morihito Inoue
“A bloody good time! Like Sharknado meets My Neighbor Totoro.” – Tokyo Film Fest
Will you take the plunge? #HotSpringSharkAttack #JapaneseHorror #SharkWeekAllYear
