JAWS: THE FEAR THAT SWALLOWED THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND.

Ah, Jaws! The toothy titan that forever scarred our summers. Released back in 1975, this Spielbergian masterpiece has left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape and our collective consciousness, and became the unofficial mascot movie of the July 4th long weekend.

Long lined were a staple of movie houses screening Jaws in 1975

Based on the 1974 novel, Speilberg's thriller was beset by massive technical problems and delays, but paid off by becoming the prototype 'summer blockbuster', becoming the highest grossing movie of all time until Star Wars in 1977.

Starring Roy Schieder and Richard Dreyfuss, it pits sun-kissed beach goers against a relentless Great White lurking beneath the waves, waiting to devour the shoreline. As fireworks explode overhead, Jaws injects a healthy dose of horror into the holiday festivities, serving as a reminder that even the most patriotic celebrations can quickly turn into a gut-churning swim for your life.

A massive pop culture compliment; Mad Magazine spoofed the movie as ‘Jaw’d’ in 1976.

So, if you crave adrenaline and suspense while basking in the summer bliss, grab your popcorn and prepare for a thrilling ride that transformed the way we view both summers and the lurking terrors beneath the neon-lit marquee and see the original on the big screen via 35mm Prints or the recent 4K Restorations;

Tues 7/4th 7pm at American Cinematheque x Los Feliz. More info HERE.

Tues 7/4th 8:45pm at The Prince Charles Cinema, London. More info HERE.

Mon 7/3rd 1:30pm & Tues 7/4th 1pm, 4pm & 7pm at The Brattle Theatre Massachusetts in 35mm. More info HERE.

Sun 7/2nd - Wed 7/5th at The Belcourt Theatre, Nashville, 4K Restoration. More info HERE.

Sat 7/1st, Sun 7/2nd 11am and Tues 7/4th 12pm at The Nitehawk Cinema, New York City. More info HERE.

Sat 7/1st & Sun 7/2nd 2pm at The New Beverly Cinema, Los Angeles in 35mm. More info HERE.