Jaws 3-D

The film follows Mike Brody, one of Chief Brody's sons, who works at SeaWorld in Florida where a massive thirty-five-foot great white shark invades the park’s lagoon. The story revolves around efforts to contain the shark and save the visitors. This setting offers a departure from the small-town beach atmosphere of the original, focusing on a theme park environment with underwater sequences.

Joe Alves, known primarily for his work as a production designer on the original Jaws, made his directorial debut here. The film features Dennis Quaid as Mike Brody, with Bess Armstrong and Simon MacCorkindale among the supporting cast. Louis Gossett Jr. also appears, adding star power to the ensemble. Lea Thompson appears in a smaller role before her rise to fame.

Jaws 3-D capitalized on the early 1980s interest in stereoscopic 3-D films, employing the technology to bring the shark attacks to life in a new dimension. While the film did not achieve the critical acclaim of the original or its immediate sequel, it has found a niche among collectors interested in the era’s 3-D craze and the broader Jaws franchise.

Collectors can find Jaws 3-D on formats such as laserdisc, which often appeal to enthusiasts due to the format’s popularity during the period of the film’s release. The film is part of the larger Jaws Collection, important for those tracking the franchise’s evolution from its landmark 1975 debut through its varied sequels.