Killer Whale

[Machine Translation] The ocean paradise becomes a cage with no escape. An intelligent, murderous force from the sea that surpasses the terror of any shark movie. A chilling survival panic thriller where the ocean s apex predator bares its fangs! / A survival thriller featuring an orca attack is born, overturning the conventions of shark movies. Ever since *Jaws*, sharks have been the quintessential threat in marine disaster films. But the menace this film brings is the ocean s apex predator: the orca. Two best friends stranded in a paradise lagoon find themselves targeted by an enraged orca. Set against a minimalist backdrop a beautiful ocean, isolated rocky outcrops, and the inescapable surface of the water tension builds as viewers wait for the moment the water s surface is torn apart. It s not just the sheer power of the predator closing in on its prey; its presence suggesting intelligence, memory, and a thirst for revenge adds a fresh twist to the classic animal panic genre. It resonates deeply with audiences seeking the terror of the sea not just sharks." Executive producers include Phil Hunt of *Talk to Me*, and the VFX team which worked on *Panic Market* and *Deep Water*. A must-see film that blends the realistic texture of marine life with intense action. / Virginia Gardner of *FALL* Takes on the Extreme Challenges of the Ocean Once Again The lead role of Maddie is played by Virginia Gardner, who became the face of survival thrillers in *FALL*, which depicted extreme situations high above a skyscraper. In this film, she once again faces isolation at sea while grappling with emotional trauma and hearing impairment. Rather than succumbing to fear, her character observes, makes decisions, and takes action to survive a portrayal that gives the film its emotional drive. From high altitudes to the open sea, her appeal as an extreme heroine" shines through. / A psychological survival thriller at sea with no escape, where the friendship and secrets of two female friends crumble. At the heart of the story are best friends Maddie and Trish. What was supposed to be a getaway to a tropical resort takes a drastic turn in a lagoon infested with orcas. Amid these extreme circumstances, the friendship that once supported them begins to crack little by little due to hidden pasts and guilt. More than just a monster attack movie," it draws viewers in as a psychological survival story that asks who to trust and what to forgive. Mel Janson, who garnered significant attention after being cast as Cammy in *Street Fighter: The Movie*, drives the story as the partner who embodies both strength and vulnerability. Precisely because the cast is limited, every confession, conflict, and decision could prove fatal. / A marine horror thriller that questions the confinement of animals and goes beyond being just a monster movie Director and co-screenwriter Joe Ann Breessin emphasizes that this is not merely a marine monster movie. The orca Set" is not portrayed as a monster by nature, but as a creature scarred by human exploitation and captivity. By weaving a critique of a society that treats animals as entertainment beneath the horror, the film successfully balances the thrill of panic with the lingering aftertaste of an eco-thriller. By making the audience ponder why it attacks," the film adds social commentary and narrative depth to the genre. Because it offers not just scares" but also thought-provoking themes that linger, it s a must-see for fans of recent socially conscious horror films. Maddie and her best friend Trish visit an uninhabited lagoon at a tropical resort, but when the killer orca Seth" suddenly appears and devours their guide, their paradise is instantly transformed into a sea of terror. With nowhere to run, the two head for a small island, but Set s relentless pursuit continues, and their companion Josh also falls victim. Though they support each other in this extreme situation, secrets from their past are revealed, and their emotional balance begins to crumble. Eventually, Trish sacrifices herself to protect Maddie, and Maddie, left alone, freezes in terror as a black shadow approaches, rippling the water s surface that shadow was still targeting her... The bonus features include the Japanese trailer.

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楽園の海が、逃げ場なき檻になる。サメ映画の恐怖を超える、知性ある海の殺意。海の頂点捕食者が牙をむく、戦慄のサバイバルパニック・スリラー! ■サメ映画の定番を覆す、シャチ襲来型サバイバル・スリラー誕生へ『ジョーズ』以降、海洋パニックの王道といえばサメ。しかし本作が送り込む脅威は、海の頂点捕食者シャチ。楽園のラグーンに取り残された親友同士が、怒れるシャチに狙われる。美しい海、孤立した岩場、逃げ場のない水面という最小限の舞台で、次に水面が割れる瞬間を待つ緊張が続く。獲物を追い詰める迫力だけでなく、知性、記憶、復讐心を思わせる存在感が、定番の動物パニックに新しいフックを与える。"サメではない海の恐怖"を求める観客に刺さる。製作総指揮に『TALK TO ME トーク・トゥー・ミー』のフィル・ハントらが名を連ね、海洋生物描写には『パニック・マーケット』『ディープ・ウォーター』などを手がけたVFXスタッフが参加。海洋生物の質感と迫力あるアクションが融合した必見の一作。■『FALL/フォール』のヴァージニア・ガードナーが再び挑む海の極限 主人公マディを演じるのは、タワー上空の極限状況を描いた『FALL/フォール』でサバイバル・スリラーの顔となったヴァージニア・ガードナー。本作でも彼女は、心の傷と聴覚障害を抱えながら、海上の孤立状況に立ち向かう。恐怖に飲まれるだけでなく、生き延びるために観察し、判断し、動くヒロイン像が、作品に感情的な推進力を与える。高所から海へ、彼女の"極限ヒロイン"としての魅力が際立つ。■女性バディの友情と秘密が崩れる、逃げ場ゼロの海上心理サバイバル 物語の中心にいるのは、親友マディとトリッシュ。救いの旅のはずだった南国リゾートは、シャチのいるラグーンで一変する。極限状況の中で、互いを支え合う友情は、隠されていた過去と罪悪感によって少しずつ亀裂を見せる。単なる"襲われる映画"ではなく、誰を信じ、何を許すのかを問う心理サバイバルとしても引き込む。『ストリートファイター ザ・ムービー』でキャミィ役に抜擢され大注目のメル・ジャーンソンが、強さと脆さを併せ持つ相棒役で物語を牽引。限られた登場人物だからこそ、告白、対立、決断の一つ一つが命取りになる。■動物の監禁を問う、ただの怪物映画で終わらない海洋パニック恐怖 監督・共同脚本のジョー・アン・ブレッシンが強調するのは、単なる海洋モンスター映画ではないという視点。シャチ"セト"は生まれつきの怪物ではなく、人間の搾取と監禁に傷つけられた存在として描かれる。恐怖の裏側に、動物を娯楽として扱う社会への問いを潜ませることで、パニックの快感とエコ・スリラーの後味を両立。観客に"なぜ襲うのか"を考えさせ、ジャンル映画に社会性と語り口の厚みを加える。"怖い"だけでなく、後味に残る問題意識があるため、近年の社会派ホラー好きも必見。──マディと親友トリッシュは南国リゾートで無人のラグーンを訪れるが、突如現れた殺人シャチ"セト"がガイドをのみ込み、楽園は一転して恐怖の海へ。逃げ場を失った二人は小島を目指すが、セトの執拗な追跡は止まらず、同行者ジョシュも犠牲となる。極限状態の中で支え合う二人だったが、過去の秘密が明かされ、心の均衡は崩れていく。やがてトリッシュはマディを守るために身を投げ出し、残されたマディは、水面を揺らして迫りくる黒影に全身をこわばらせる――その黒影は、まだ彼女を狙っていた・・・。特典映像には日本版予告編を収録。