The animal attack genre of horror movies was big business in the 70s. We saw great films like Alligator, Orca, Piranha, and more take off in theaters. Now, with a new crop of movies, it appears the genre is making a comeback. Killer Whale stars Virginia Gardner, Mel Jarnson, and Mitchell Hope. It was directed by Jo-Anne Brechin with a screenplay by Brechin and Katharine E. McPhee. Check out the trailer below.

Here’s a synopsis for those who need one.

Hold your breath as you witness revenge rise from the deep. After a life-shattering tragedy, Trish tries to comfort her best friend, Maddie, by taking her on a spectacular adventure in a private lagoon halfway across the world. Their peaceful retreat soon becomes a terrifying fight to stay alive when the ocean’s most bloodthirsty predator seeks vengeance for a brutal life in captivity. Virginia Garner and Mel Jarnson star in a thrill ride of a movie that will leave you breathless.

Killer Whale releases in theaters on January 16th, 2026.

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