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Netflix's 'Thrash' Dives Into Hurricane Horror With Sharks
18 Apr
Summary
- Hurricane thrash film features sharks infiltrating flooded coastal towns.
- Matt Nable, former rugby star, stars in the global Netflix hit 'Thrash'.
- The film, set in the US, was filmed in Melbourne, Australia.
The Netflix survival thriller 'Thrash' has surged to the top of the platform's global charts following its release on April 10, 2026. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, the film depicts a coastal town overwhelmed by a Category 5 hurricane.
Multiple characters find themselves trapped by rising floodwaters as sharks begin to infiltrate the area. The cast includes Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou, with former rugby league player Matt Nable also appearing as Billy Olsen. Nable's role involves navigating the flooding and surviving the escalating disaster.
Despite being set in the United States, 'Thrash' began production in Melbourne in July 2024. Distribution rights were transferred to Netflix from Sony Pictures before its release. The film underwent several title changes during development, previously known as 'Beneath the Storm' and 'Shiver'.
Audience reactions shared online express intense engagement with the film's suspenseful nature. While critical reception has been mixed, some outlets have highlighted the compelling combination of natural disaster and shark-based terror. Nable's involvement marks a return to acting after a period marked by personal tragedy and continued work in television and sports broadcasting.
