IFC Films and Shudder, AMC Networks' premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today that they have acquired the U.S. rights to LD Entertainment's DANGEROUS ANIMALS, the gripping third feature from director Sean Byrne (The Loved Ones, The Devil's Candy).
Written by Nick Lepard and starring Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad), Hassie Harrison ("Yellowstone"), and Josh Heuston (Dune: Prophecy), the film pairs the serial killer genre with sharksploitation and will release wide, exclusively in theaters, on June 6, 2025.
DANGEROUS ANIMALS follows Zephyr (Harrison), a rebellious surfer who is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer (Courtney). Held captive on his boat - she must escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.
Said Shudder's SVP of Acquisitions & Productions Emily Gotto, "Sean Byrne is one of the most visceral filmmakers in the current genre space and we are thrilled to join forces with him again on DANGEROUS ANIMALS. In this film, he ventures boldly into two of horror's most terrifying realms - serial killers and sharks - fusing them into a singularly intense and ferocious spectacle. Prepare for a groundbreaking cinematic experience that will leave you breathless this summer."
Said Director Sean Byrne, "After collaborating on The Devil's Candy, I'm delighted to be back with the IFC Films Family and - together with my dear friends at LD, Brouhaha, Oddfellows, and Range - I can't wait to unleash DANGEROUS ANIMALS this summer. There have been a lot of shark films over the years but, I promise, none like this, where audiences are left to decipher who the deadliest creature really is - man or animal. It's a survival horror experience with teeth that screams to be seen on the big screen."
DANGEROUS ANIMALS is a Brouhaha Entertainment production in conjunction with LD Entertainment, Oddfellows Entertainment and Range Media Partners. The film is produced by Troy Lum, Andrew Mason for Brouhaha Entertainment, Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell for LD Entertainment, Chris Ferguson for Oddfellows Entertainment, and Brian Kavanaugh Jones for Range Media Partners.
The deal was negotiated by Emily Gotto on behalf of IFC Films and Shudder and by LD’s Michael Glassman and Range Select on behalf of the filmmakers.
ABOUT IFC FILMS
IFC Films is a leading U.S. distributor of independent cinema that is operated by AMC Networks Inc. The company has been at the forefront of championing boundary-pushing, thought-provoking films for 25 years, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, filmmaker-driven cinema across all genres. IFC Films’ slate reaches a national audience through theatrical releases, cable Video On Demand (VOD), and digital platforms.
Some of the company’s successes over the years include Andrew Haigh's 45 YEARS, Jennifer Kent's THE BABADOOK, Matthew Johnson’s BLACKBERRY, Richard Linklater's BOYHOOD, Armando Iannucci's THE DEATH OF STALIN, Noah Baumbach's FRANCES HA, David France's HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Stephen Frears’ THE LOST KING, Adam Elliot’s MEMOIR OF A SNAIL, Olivier Assayas' PERSONAL SHOPPER, Tran Anh Hung's THE TASTE OF THINGS, Michael Winterbottom’s THE TRIP, and Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER.
ABOUT SHUDDER
AMC Networks’ Shudder stands as the leading curatorial voice and cultural destination for genre entertainment, delivering an unparalleled selection of horror, thrillers, and the supernatural. With an ever-expanding library of films, TV series, and exclusive Originals, Shudder is accessible across most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Shudder releases approximately thirty films per year, and has redefined genre streaming with a slate of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed titles, including Rob Savage’s HOST, Jayro Bustamante’s Golden Globe-nominated LA LLORONA, Phil Tippett’s MAD GOD, Coralie Fargeat’s REVENGE, Kyle Edward Ball’s SKINAMARINK, Christian Tafdrup’s SPEAK NO EVIL, Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER, Demián Rugna’s WHEN EVIL LURKS, and the latest installments in the V/H/S franchise. Shudder also boasts fan-favorite series such as the two-time Emmy Award-nominated THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA, Mark Duplass’ THE CREEP TAPES, Greg Nicotero’s CREEPSHOW, and THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS. Notable recent releases include Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s THE DEVIL’S BATH, Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Sébastien Vaniček’s INFESTED, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Damian McCarthy’s ODDITY, and Robert Morgan’s STOPMOTION.