Villian(s)  Large great white shark

Actor(s):  Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Simon MacCorkindale, Louis Gossett Jr.

Brief Description  Jaws 3-D is a 1983 American horror thriller film directed by Joe Alves and starring Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Simon MacCorkindale, and Louis Gossett Jr. Serving as the second sequel to Steven Spielberg's seminal masterpiece Jaws, it is the third installment in the franchise. The film is most famous for capitalizing on the 1980s revival of 3D technology, utilizing specialized polarized lenses to make objects—and shark parts—appear to jump directly off the screen.

Plot:
Unlike the New England coastal town of Amity Island featured in the first two films, Jaws 3-D shifts its location to SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. The story follows a grown-up Mike Brody (Dennis Quaid) working as a chief engineer at the park as it prepares to open its brand-new, multi-million dollar "Undersea Kingdom"—a complex network of plexiglass tunnels built 40 feet underwater. The disaster begins when a malfunctioning sea gate allows a juvenile Great White shark to slip into the park’s lagoon undetected, where it attacks and kills a park mechanic. After Mike and senior marine biologist Kathryn Morgan (Bess Armstrong) capture the young shark, it quickly dies in captivity. To leverage the format, the movie prominently features gimmicky shots, such as severed fish heads floating toward the screen, water-skiing stunts, and the climax where the shark shatters the glass of the underwater control room.

Because the 3D effect does not translate well to standard home viewing, the movie was retitled Jaws III for home video, DVD, and television releases. However, things take a terrifying turn when they realize the real culprit is still at large: a massive, vengeful 35-foot mother Great White shark that followed its offspring into the park. The giant shark becomes trapped inside the park's lagoons and tunnels, terrorizing visitors and eating employees during a high-profile preview week. It ultimately forces Mike, Kathryn, and a pair of heroic park dolphins into a final battle for survival, culminating in a famously explosive showdown. While it was a commercial success—grossing roughly $87.9 million worldwide against an $18-20 million budget—it was heavily panned by critics. Today, it is widely considered a cheesy B-movie classic, rated poorly for its weak plot, lack of genuine suspense, and dated, sometimes laughable special effects.