Sky Sharks Explained

Sky Sharks is a 2020 German science fiction comedy horror film directed by Marc Fehse and starring Robert LaSardo, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Lynn Lowry, Lar Park Lincoln, Nick Principe, Michaela Schaffrath and Charles Rettinghaus.

Plot

During an expedition in Antarctica, a geological team accidentally discovers a Nazi laboratory from World War II that was kept hidden in the depths of the ice. A terrible secret weapon is hidden in the lab: an army of genetically modified sharks piloted by superhuman Nazi zombies. When they are awakened, they take to the skies, with terrible consequences for everything that crosses their path. An elite military group of four fallen US soldiers in Vietnam faces the threat to save the Earth from destruction.

Release

The film premiered at the London FrightFest Film Festival in August 2020.^{[1] [2]} It was released on DVD, Blu-ray and digital platforms on February 2, 2021.^{[3] [4]}

Reception

The film has rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews.^[5]

Martin Unsworth of Starburst awarded the film three stars and wrote, "Like the bastard son of Iron Sky and Dead Snow, Sky Sharks has Nazis at its heart, but in a way that allows the audience to have a little fun."^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brad Miska. Nazi Zombies Pilot Mechanical Sharks in Crazy AF ‘Sky Sharks’ Trailer [Video]]. July 29, 2020. Bloody Disgusting. July 23, 2021.
2. Web site: Josh Millican. Insane Trailer for FrightFest 2020 Selection SKY SHARKS. July 29, 2020. Dread Central. July 23, 2021.
3. Web site: Mike Sprague. SKY SHARKS To Be Unleashed on Blu-ray & DVD in February. December 23, 2020. Dread Central. July 23, 2021.
4. Web site: Josh Millican. New Trailer for Nazi Zom-Com SKY SHARKS on VOD & Blu-ray/DVD February 2nd. January 9, 2021. Dread Central. July 23, 2021.
5. Web site: Sky Sharks. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. .
6. Martin Unsworth. SKY SHARKS [FrightFest 2020]]. August 27, 2020. Starburst. July 23, 2021.