Jaws 2 1978
"Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..."
Sequel to Spielberg's 1975 classic, *Jaws 2 (1978)* plunges Amity Island back into terror when a second great white shark begins stalking the shorelines.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Cast
Roy Scheider
Police Chief Martin Brody
Lorraine Gary
Ellen Brody
Murray Hamilton
Mayor Larry Vaughn
Joseph Mascolo
Len Peterson
Jeffrey Kramer
Hendricks
Collin Wilcox Paxton
Dr. Lureen Elkins
Ann Dusenberry
Tina Wilcox
Mark Gruner
Mike Brody
Barry Coe
Tom Andrews
Susan French
Old Lady
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jaws 2 (1978) about?
*Jaws 2* thrusts Amity Island back into chaos when a second massive great white shark begins targeting boats and bathers just as summer tourism peaks. Chief Brody, still haunted by the last attack, must rally the town before the predator claims more lives, all while battling skepticism and mounting terror.
Who directed Jaws 2?
The film was directed by Jeannot Szwarc, a filmmaker known for his ability to balance gripping drama with edge-of-your-seat suspense.
Who stars in Jaws 2?
The cast includes Roy Scheider as Chief Brody, Lorraine Gary reprising her role as Ellen Brody, and Murray Hamilton as Mayor Vaughn, alongside Joseph Mascolo, Jeffrey Kramer, and Collin Wilcox Paxton in pivotal supporting roles.
Is Jaws 2 (1978) worth watching?
While not as groundbreaking as the original, *Jaws 2* delivers a slick, suspenseful follow-up that capitalizes on classic shark terror and Scheider's magnetic presence. Horror fans will appreciate its tense set pieces and nostalgic '70s vibe, even if it leans more on spectacle than depth.
How long is Jaws 2?
The film runs for 117 minutes, packing nearly two hours of relentless tension into a tight thriller.
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About Jaws 2 (1978) — Relive the shark terror that redefined summer horror
Sequel to Spielberg's 1975 classic, *Jaws 2 (1978)* plunges Amity Island back into terror when a second great white shark begins stalking the shorelines. Under the tense direction of Jeannot Szwarc, the film revisits Chief Brody's nightmare as he races to protect swimmers, divers, and boaters from the relentless predator lurking beneath the waves. With the island's fragile tourism economy on the line and panic threatening to explode, Brody must confront his deepest fears while leading a desperate fight against nature's most feared hunter. Atmosphere crackles with dread, blending small-town suspense with explosive action set against sun-drenched beaches and storm-tossed oceans.
Horror stalks the screen as the monstrous shark returns, bigger and hungrier, turning paradise into a pressure cooker of survival. Szwarc ratchets up the suspense with practical effects that still feel chilling decades later, anchored by Roy Scheider's gripping performance as the haunted police chief. The film dives deep into primal terror, community breakdown, and the cost of leadership under pressure, all wrapped in the summer-of-'78 thrill ride that defined blockbuster sequels.
