Renny Harlin’s Disaster Horror About a Shark Attack Set To Release in Cinemas Later This Year

Magenta Light Studios has secured the U.S. distribution rights for “Deep Water,” a new thriller directed by Renny Harlin, known for his work on “The Strangers” trilogy. The film, starring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley, comes from Arclight Films and is set for a theatrical release later this year.

“Deep Water” tells the story of a group of international passengers traveling from Los Angeles to Shanghai. When their plane is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters, they must set aside their differences and work together to escape both the sinking wreckage and the hungry predators circling them.

The cast also includes Molly Belle Wright, Angus Sampson, and Kelly Gale. The film is a collaboration between several production companies, including Simmons/Hamilton Productions, a venture led by Gene Simmons and Arclight Films’ chairman Gary Hamilton. Additional producers include Ying Ye, Neal Kingston, Grant Bradley, Dale Bradley, Adrián Guerra, Xavier Parache, and Bob Yari of Magenta Light Studios.

Yari praised the film for its intense action and suspense, highlighting one of the most gripping plane crash sequences ever seen on screen. He emphasized that “Deep Water” is a film meant to be experienced in theaters.

Harlin, who grew up inspired by classic disaster films of the 1970s, expressed excitement about bringing the project to life. He credited Magenta Light Studios for supporting the film from the start and ensuring it reaches a wide theatrical audience.

Magenta Light Studios has been gaining attention in the industry, particularly after the success of “Strange Darling,” a thriller from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. The company has also lined up “Bride Hard,” an action comedy featuring Rebel Wilson, and “Summerhouse,” starring Malcolm McDowell and Jacob Ward.

“Deep Water” has had a long road to production. Originally conceived as a follow-up to “Bait 3D,” the film was shelved in 2014 due to similarities with the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. However, in 2023, it was revived under the newly formed Simmons/Hamilton Productions, with filming taking place in New Zealand and Gran Canaria.

What do you think about “Deep Water”? Are you excited to see another high-stakes shark thriller on the big screen? Let us know in the comments!