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Andrew Traucki is an Australian filmmaker who has made several shark-themed movies, such as Black Water, The Reef and The Reef: Stalked. He has also directed TV series, music videos and documentaries.
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- Andrew Traucki on Underwater Movies
- Teressa Liane Schools A Shark in The Reef: Stalked
- Domestic Abuse and The Allegory of The Shark in The Reef: Stalked
- Women Sacrifice For Each Other in The Reef: Stalked
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Traucki has a love-hate relationship with the water, something he certainly expresses in films which simultaneously luxuriate in the beauty of the seas and nature while also invoking terror about the waterand what lies beneath it. "I love the sea," Traucki tells us, "I live about 10 minutes from the sea. I surf, I dive, I've loved the sea since I w...
One of the most important aspects of filming a movie on the water is rehearsal. With all the long shots and the crew needing to be distant from the cast, if everything hasn't been meticulously rehearsed then it takes an inordinate amount of time to communicate and set up next shots. This isn't like a film set where the director can just say "cut" a...
One of the most interesting things about The Reef: Stalked is how it uses the killer shark as a manifestation of Nic's grief, anger, and trauma. As Liane said, her character had a close bond with her sister, who is killed by drowning near the start of the film. Getting back on the water after spending a long time away from her family, Nic is essent...
"Honestly, to me," Liane says, "this shark essentially is embodying pretty much everything that she's running from. It is this need to face a fear, it's needing to overcome something that is not always visible. It's basically all of these emotions and the trauma that she just can't get away from, and choosing to face that was huge. I think that is ...
The director and star of the shark movie talk to MovieWeb about their underwater horror film. They reveal the challenges of filming in the water, the allegory of the shark, and their love for the sea.
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Jul 26, 2022 · Dread Central editor Chad Collins reviews the films of Andrew Traucki, a prolific Australian director of shark and crocodile movies. He praises his realism, thrills, and commitment to the genre.
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Nov 24, 2020 · Andrew Traucki is writing and directing THE REEF: STALKED, a sequel to his 2010 shark thriller THE REEF.
Andrew Traucki is an Australian writer-director of natural horror films, such as "Black Water" and "The Reef". See his biography, filmography, awards and credits on TMDB.
Jul 17, 2011 · Australian horror director Andrew Traucki talks about his shark thriller The Reef, based on a true story, and his segment in the horror anthology ABC's of Death. He reveals the challenges of shooting in water, the balance of scares and characters, and his creative ideas for G.
Jul 27, 2022 · Andrew Traucki talks about his shark thriller sequel, which explores themes of domestic violence and PTSD. He reveals his influences, challenges and creative choices in making the film.
