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Jai Courtney’s Serial Killer Uses Sharks to Torture and Kill Victims

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Titled “Dangerous Animals,” this thriller from director Sean Byrne, a renowned Australian filmmaker known for his 2009 horror debut, “The Loved Ones,” which boasted an impressive 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, delves into the chilling obsession of its antagonist, Tucker, with sharks. Produced as a collaboration between Australia and the United States, this suspenseful flick boasts a diverse cast including American actress Hassie Harrison, famed for her roles in “Yellowstone” and “Tacoma FD,” alongside Australian stars such as Josh Heuston (“Heartbreak High”), Ella Newton (“Girl at the Window”), Liam Greinke (“Latecomers”), and Rob Carlton (“Chandon Pictures”).

In the 2025 film “Dangerous Animals,” Australian actor Jai Courtney portrays Tucker, a character who conceals his murderous activities by operating a cage-diving business in Queensland, Australia. Throughout the movie, Tucker captures two women: Heather (Newton), who he imprisons following a cage-dive with an unnamed companion whom Tucker murders, and Zephyr (Harrison), a surfer he abducts from the shore. However, it is disclosed that Tucker has previously kidnapped numerous other women before the events depicted in the film.

Jai Courtney’s Tucker Uses Sharks To Kill His Victims

Tucker Records His Victims’ Deaths & Stores Them In His Ship

As a cinephile, I must admit that Tucker, portrayed by Jai Courtney in his latest role, is undeniably one of the most chilling characters I’ve encountered thus far. Despite his past villainous roles as Captain Boomerang in the DC Extended Universe and Bob, the unpredictable member of the heist crew in Netflix’s “Kaleidoscope,” Tucker surpasses these previous performances due to a unique brand of evil. This is primarily because, rather than simply kidnapping and psychologically tormenting his victims, Tucker employs a particularly gruesome method – he murders them by suspending them over shark-infested waters.

Moreover, he records his victims being eaten by sharks on video, allowing him to repeatedly witness their deaths. He also collects a strand of hair from each victim, which he affixes to the side of every recording as a grisly reminder of his conquests and the number of lives he has taken throughout the years. This disturbing display is highlighted in a chilling scene.

Tucker Survived A Shark Attack When He Was A Child

The Shark Attack Traumatized Him To The Point Of Inflicting The Same Pain On Others

The movie “Dangerous Animals” is distinctive in its fusion of a thrilling shark story and a serial killer plotline. Screenwriter Nick Lepard (of “Keeper”) had to devise an explanation for this dual narrative. As it turns out, the explanation lies in Tucker’s past, which is unveiled at the film’s onset as he takes Heather and Greg (Greinke) out into open waters. It is revealed that Tucker himself was a victim of a shark attack when he was younger. A great white savagely bit him, leaving an enduring scar that spans his torso’s side.

It appears that this harrowing incident ignited Tucker’s deep interest in the awesome might of sharks and the risk they pose to humans. This could be the reason behind his turning these killings into a spectacle, where he himself serves as both an eager participant during the actual event and a captivated viewer when revisiting the recordings later. His fascination with shark attacks seems unquenchable, as evidenced by him watching a video shortly after personally feeding Heather to the sharks.

Tucker Metaphorically Feels Like A Predator When He Abducts His Victims

It Gives Him A Sadistic Feeling Of Power

Alongside a shark attack significantly impacting his past, Tucker shares insights into his views on the animal kingdom’s structure. Throughout his conversations with Zephyr, he frequently uses aquatic creatures as analogies to describe their traits and actions, ranging from predators to prey. It’s evident that he holds a strong belief in his own status as an apex predator, whether likening himself more to sharks or, more plausibly, considering himself superior to them.

In the thrilling tale of “Dangerous Animals”, his perverse thrill from being a deadly hunter, possibly stemming from a harrowing shark encounter during his youth, drives him to carry out numerous atrocious deeds. Yet, as demonstrated by his back-and-forth pursuit with Zephyr and later her romantic involvement with Moses (Heuston), there are hints that he might have grown too arrogant about his position within the food chain.

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2025-06-06 16:07

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