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Well-known writer Stephen King says he was taken aback by Under Paris, the shark film ranked highest on Netflix's viewing counts. Originally named Sous la Seine in French, the plot of Netflix's most recent action-horror film revolves on Paris confronting an unexpected peril when a huge shark swims into the Seine. Though it is the #1 movie worldwide, the film is currently getting mixed reviews with 35% audience and 67% critical ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, implying a clear discrepancy amongst audiences.
Novelist King offered his own assessment of the French shark-survival movie among the viewers debating Under Paris's merits. Look over his post down below.
While many would credit Steven Spielberg's 1975 smash Jaws for igniting viewers' obsession with shark-based Horror films, the genre had a far less successful beginning with the 1969 Burt Reynolds flick Shark!
Though Under Paris's declining audience ratings, Netflix's most recent venture into the shark survival subgenre seems to be garnering a sizable viewership. With 40.9 million streaming views for the week of June 3 to June 9, its worldwide stats would even surpass those of Hit Man, the top English-language film with 10.8 million views. Still, its surprising triumph marks simply the most recent arrival in a genre infamous for producing both near-total disasters and blockbuster hits.
While many would view Steven Spielberg's 1975 smash Jaws as the beginning of viewers' obsession with shark-based Horror films, the genre had a far less successful beginning with the 1969 Burt Reynolds film Shark!
Those who ventured to follow in Samuel Fuller's footsteps would all walk the same tightrope between success and catastrophic disaster, therefore virtually restricting his career for almost a decade. Under Paris is somehow demonstrating that the genre still has bite, while later Movies like the Sharknado series would later try to play straight into the B-grade attraction of ever unlikely scenarios. King's support may inspire reluctant viewers to overcome whatever uncertainty they may have resulting from the genre's historically unstable history, even if critics and general audiences cannot seem to agree on the movie's overall qualities.
Renowned writer Stephen King admits he was taken aback by Under Paris, the Shark Movie ranked highest on Netflix's list of most watched films. Originally named Sous la Seine in the original French, the story of Netflix's most current action-horror film revolves on Paris facing an unexpected peril as a massive shark makes its way into the Seine. Though it is the #1 movie worldwide, the film is currently getting mixed reviews with 35% audience and 67% critical ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, implying a clear difference amongst audiences.
Novelist King offered his own assessment of the French shark-survival movie among the viewers debating Under Paris's merits. Look over his post down below.
Originally thinking the Netflix thriller would be a "jokey movie," in line with Sharknado, King says he was finally convinced to see it following many Twitter and X recommendations. He went so far as to claim that the "last 25 minutes were amazing."
Though the movie has a different idea than the one King had in mind, its popularity implies that fans still get excited to witness fresh and interesting shark flicks. Though it got mixed reviews, the movie has attracted viewers with its original idea and surprising turns.
Beneft Paris's busy streets sits a secret world full of dark secrets and old secrets. Only to discover the truth buried within the city's catacombs, a party of courageous urban explorers sets out and finds themselves against a sequence of horrible obstacles. They have to face their strongest anxieties if they are to survive as they untangle Paris's mysterious past.
The way Paris and its mysteries are shown in the movie will attract audiences. Its original idea and creative approach for the genre will definitely satisfy. Both horror and science fiction buffs should definitely enjoy this film.
Source: X/Twitter under Stephen King