The Last Shark aka Great White (1981) [Treasured Films] - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Driver78 · 02-24-2025, 01:52 PM

I thought I had an import of this but, upon closer inspection, it's actually another film called The Last Jaws. I don't always watch new pickups as soon as they arrive. Sometimes I don't even look at the cover art and just stick it on the shelf until I'm in the mood.

I'll grab this but I'm not expecting much. Spielberg had enough trouble making Jaws with a good budget - why would the Italians - known copycats - fare better? I'm expecting lousy acting, worse "effects" and cheezy dialogue. Sometimes these movies work they way they are, other times they're a waste of time. Hopefully it's the former. Gonna wait for Atomic or Orbit to preorder. My last experience with TF didn't go too well.

TheZeppo · 02-24-2025, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver78

I thought I had an import of this but, upon closer inspection, it's actually another film called The Last Jaws. I don't always watch new pickups as soon as they arrive. Sometimes I don't even look at the cover art and just stick it on the shelf until I'm in the mood.

I'll grab this but I'm not expecting much. Spielberg had enough trouble making Jaws with a good budget - why would the Italians - known copycats - fare better? I'm expecting lousy acting, worse "effects" and cheezy dialogue. Sometimes these movies work they way they are, other times they're a waste of time. Hopefully it's the former. Gonna wait for Atomic or Orbit to preorder. My last experience with TF didn't go too well.

The Last Shark and The Last Jaws and Great White are one and the same.

Rayjg · 02-24-2025, 07:47 PM

Hoping DF releases this in the US: "Da Last Shahk!!!"

Beauvoir · 03-05-2025, 12:35 PM

Pre-ordered! Maybe now I can finally toss my 2 different DVD-R bootlegs of this film.....probably not, knowing me!

DMRI2006 · 03-05-2025, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Evileye

Too bad they couldn’t include the us Great White cut with the alternate score. Hopefully this will get a release by Severin or Vinegar Syndrome in the US.

It is too bad but that U.S. cut may be gone forever. Unless someone has a surviving print, Universal won the court case, had it withdrawn and who knows what they did with it after that.

That also makes a U.S. release highly unlikely since VS or whoever would have to deal with Universal to license it.

Dubstar · 03-13-2025, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver78

I thought I had an import of this but, upon closer inspection, it's actually another film called The Last Jaws. I don't always watch new pickups as soon as they arrive. Sometimes I don't even look at the cover art and just stick it on the shelf until I'm in the mood.

I'll grab this but I'm not expecting much. Spielberg had enough trouble making Jaws with a good budget - why would the Italians - known copycats - fare better? I'm expecting lousy acting, worse "effects" and cheezy dialogue. Sometimes these movies work they way they are, other times they're a waste of time. Hopefully it's the former. Gonna wait for Atomic or Orbit to preorder. My last experience with TF didn't go too well.

Actually I thought was a very good Jaws rip off - beautifully photographed, flawed? Yes, but VERY entertaining! Will definitely be ordering this from Orbit

ravenus · 03-13-2025, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver78

I'll grab this but I'm not expecting much. Spielberg had enough trouble making Jaws with a good budget - why would the Italians - known copycats - fare better? I'm expecting lousy acting, worse "effects" and cheezy dialogue. Sometimes these movies work they way they are, other times they're a waste of time. Hopefully it's the former. Gonna wait for Atomic or Orbit to preorder. My last experience with TF didn't go too well.

Not specifically about this movie, but the Italians brought an energy and ferocity to their 'adaptations' that sometimes overcame their budget and technical limitations (and they didn't so much care about MPAA restrictions). Sure, it's not going to displace the original, but that doesn't mean it can't be good entertainment in the right frame of mind.

RossD · 03-18-2025, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DMRI2006

It is too bad but that U.S. cut may be gone forever. Unless someone has a surviving print, Universal won the court case, had it withdrawn and who knows what they did with it after that.

That also makes a U.S. release highly unlikely since VS or whoever would have to deal with Universal to license it.

What was different about the US version?

Rayjg · 05-07-2025, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RossD

What was different about the US version?

The shark is dubbed in English…with an American accent.

Kenneth M · 05-07-2025, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

The shark is dubbed in English…with an American accent.

darkonex · 05-15-2025, 02:29 AM

Damn just saw this got pushed from June 6th to 30th. Sucks because I preordered it with Storm Warning from Umbrella so guess I need to make a decision, wait that long for both or cancel my order.

dallywhitty · 05-16-2025, 08:52 AM

Article from Rue Morgue:

Jkingsmoney · 06-01-2025, 09:57 PM

Wild to me that people think this is a 1 to 1 ripoff of Jaws worthy of a court win when I’d argue that William Girdler‘s Grizzly is way more of a ripoff yet had no problems during its initial release and still doesn’t have any. I feel like, if given the time and money, the producers/rights holders could easily win a case over Universal if they filed something today.

dallywhitty · 06-17-2025, 12:59 PM

From Facebook:

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It's been a hectic time at TF HQ due to our first convention Weird Worcester taking place over the weekend just gone. Those who attended will have noticed that two new titles were proudly on display, so now we can breathe again it gives us great pleasure to announce that both NOMADS and THE LAST SHARK have landed and the shipping rollout can begin!

BarnDoor · 06-19-2025, 09:02 AM

I'm aware of the above post, but should we be concerned that less than two weeks from release, this has been delayed, given the dreaded '1st January 2026' placeholder at HMV and even removed from BASE's distributor schedule?

dallywhitty · 06-19-2025, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I'm aware of the above post, but should we be concerned that less than two weeks from release, this has been delayed, given the dreaded '1st January 2026' placeholder at HMV and even removed from BASE's distributor schedule?

I'm scared.

DTSBOY · 06-20-2025, 05:13 PM

This email mentions a problem with the disc mastering...

Hi folks!

We were about to roll out copies of THE Last Shark, but have been made aware of an issue regarding the master on the disc.

We have temporarily recalled the release while we investigate and get whatever needs fixing fixed.

Some of you will have noticed a new release date for the end of the year. This is just a stop gap and this minor setback shouldn't take too long. We will keep you all updated.

Apologies from the Treasured Films team about the delay. Keep them peeled!

dallywhitty · 06-20-2025, 05:41 PM

TF also confirmed that there'll be replacement discs for those who already bought it at the Weird Worcester convention.

darkonex · 06-20-2025, 07:11 PM

Man, I've preordered and cancelled this one multiple times now lol, so guess doing so again and this time will just wait for it to actually be out lol.

WaverBoy · 06-20-2025, 08:46 PM

Thank you, Treasured Films, for not pulling a Eureka.

06-20-2025, 05:41 PM	#38
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	TF also confirmed that there'll be replacement discs for those who already bought it at the Weird Worcester convention. Last edited by dallywhitty; 08-14-2025 at 07:31 AM.

02-24-2025, 01:52 PM	#21
Driver78 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2024 Location:NY/NJ 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:178 Trading Score:8	I thought I had an import of this but, upon closer inspection, it's actually another film called The Last Jaws. I don't always watch new pickups as soon as they arrive. Sometimes I don't even look at the cover art and just stick it on the shelf until I'm in the mood. I'll grab this but I'm not expecting much. Spielberg had enough trouble making Jaws with a good budget - why would the Italians - known copycats - fare better? I'm expecting lousy acting, worse "effects" and cheezy dialogue. Sometimes these movies work they way they are, other times they're a waste of time. Hopefully it's the former. Gonna wait for Atomic or Orbit to preorder. My last experience with TF didn't go too well.

02-24-2025, 07:47 PM	#23
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	Hoping DF releases this in the US: "Da Last Shahk!!!"

03-05-2025, 12:35 PM	#24
Beauvoir Expert Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Toronto 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:222	Pre-ordered! Maybe now I can finally toss my 2 different DVD-R bootlegs of this film.....probably not, knowing me!

05-15-2025, 02:29 AM	#31
darkonex Expert Member Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:504 Blu-ray collection:2248 DVD collection:133 Trading Score:1	Damn just saw this got pushed from June 6th to 30th. Sucks because I preordered it with Storm Warning from Umbrella so guess I need to make a decision, wait that long for both or cancel my order.

05-16-2025, 08:52 AM	#32
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	Article from Rue Morgue:

06-01-2025, 09:57 PM	#33
Jkingsmoney Junior Member Member since:Jun 2025	Wild to me that people think this is a 1 to 1 ripoff of Jaws worthy of a court win when I’d argue that William Girdler‘s Grizzly is way more of a ripoff yet had no problems during its initial release and still doesn’t have any. I feel like, if given the time and money, the producers/rights holders could easily win a case over Universal if they filed something today.

06-19-2025, 09:02 AM	#35
BarnDoor Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:6005 Trading Score:3	I'm aware of the above post, but should we be concerned that less than two weeks from release, this has been delayed, given the dreaded '1st January 2026' placeholder at HMV and even removed from BASE's distributor schedule?

06-20-2025, 05:13 PM	#37
DTSBOY Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	This email mentions a problem with the disc mastering... Hi folks! We were about to roll out copies of THE Last Shark, but have been made aware of an issue regarding the master on the disc. We have temporarily recalled the release while we investigate and get whatever needs fixing fixed. Some of you will have noticed a new release date for the end of the year. This is just a stop gap and this minor setback shouldn't take too long. We will keep you all updated. Apologies from the Treasured Films team about the delay. Keep them peeled!

06-20-2025, 07:11 PM	#39
darkonex Expert Member Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:504 Blu-ray collection:2248 DVD collection:133 Trading Score:1	Man, I've preordered and cancelled this one multiple times now lol, so guess doing so again and this time will just wait for it to actually be out lol.

06-20-2025, 08:46 PM	#40
WaverBoy Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	Thank you, Treasured Films, for not pulling a Eureka.

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