Syfy’s Campy Classic ‘Sharknado’ Hits Theaters Nationwide For One-Night Only

CBSLA.com) ^ | August 2, 2013 10:48 PM

[BenLurkin]

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Syfy’s campy hit “Sharknado,” which set social media on fire when it premiered July 11, hit select theaters nationwide Friday for a one-night only midnight screening.

The director of the film, along with cast members Ian Ziering, John Heard and Tara Reid, were expected to show up for one of the screenings at downtown’s L.A. Live to celebrate the TV movie about sharks falling from the sky.

“‘Sharknado’ is just ridiculous enough, I think, that it’s exploding and it’s getting theatrical releases when even the film director didn’t expect it,” said film critic Witney Seibold, who believes there’s a reason why so many people are talking about the low-budget film, and it’s the same reason why “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is such a phenomena.

“A movie like this is really, really strange, but they’re clearly coming from an honest place. The filmmakers are trying to give you something that they think is really, truly entertaining,” he said.

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You TOLD!

[flaglady47]

“...I don’t want to spoil the ending, but...”

LOL! Oh were it only true.

[dfwgator]

[hattend]

There are better pics of her out there:

[bgill]

You missed the believable part. The gal tumbled out of a helicopter and was was eaten mid-air by one of the thousand sharks. Some time later, possibly hours, a shark comes crashing down onto the dad who's walking along the street. Dad does a brilliant imitation of Jonah. Ah, but never fear, this Jonah has his trusty chainsaw with him so slices and dices his way out. After hugging his family, he takes a deep breath, shakes himself off, digs around inside the shark and brings out the gal who's still alive and in one piece.

[cripplecreek]

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SyFy’s shark movies are a deft vehicle for airing film of bikini clad young ladies.

Max? Would you like to comment on who moonlights at Asylum?

[BenLurkin]

Yes, but I went with the one most representative of some actual woman that I could conceivably hope to meet. That is, if my luck were to ever change for the better.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

I still say is was a mistake to crash the runaway Ferris Wheel into a building. They could of had it running over people and sharks for the entire movie, and even gave it’s own Syfy film.

At least they kill one Brady Bunch character in this one.
I say the Sharknado should get the best actor Emmy next time.

Here’s a preview of the script for the sequel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFpZ9vn6ZwM

starts at 3:20

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Finally, a movie where you don’t needs spoiler alerts when posting about it. Through the whole movie the girl’s fear of sharks is a major part of her character development. So after several encounters and the goofy improbable rescue from the shark’s stomach she’s A OK? Don’t think so.

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

All their original movies sound pretty lame to me.

They're the 10s version of 50s giant creature movies, except often worse.

You have to be in the right mood for them. The CGI is very low-budget, and there is often a lot of low-budget gore.

They are best enjoyed with a group of people. An adult beverage or two doesn't hurt either.

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

After hugging his family, he takes a deep breath, shakes himself off, digs around inside the shark and brings out the gal who's still alive and in one piece.

You can't make this stuff up. Er... nevermind.

[RginTN]

Not worth driving to a movie theater and paying $12 and I did watch the entire movie.

[mdmathis6]

“Your odds of actually encountering a shark are vastly higher than a velocerapter”

What!? You didn’t mention the IRS!?

[Smokin' Joe]

You left out the plastic washtub full of brews...

[Smokin' Joe]

SyFy’s shark movies are a deft vehicle for airing film of bikini clad young ladies.

Those of us who remember the drive-in movies, or even MST3K, understand the genre for what it is...

Sadly, the local drive-in got torn down this year (the prime real estate next to a major transportation artery was just too valuable in a boom town--and likely it was taxed out of business, too).

[BenLurkin]

I wouldn’t walk across the street to see it!

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A mere oversight...

[BenLurkin]

They could of had it running over people and sharks for the entire movie

That is a brilliant concept - a classic running sight gag!