Alice Eve Headlines Malta-Set Survival Thriller Chum
Alice Eve stars in Chum, a high-concept survival thriller directed by Jonathan Zuck that pits wedding guests against both a predatory shark and a psychopathic killer in the waters of Malta. According to In Session Film, the 87-minute B-movie blends sun-drenched destination visuals with frantic genre tropes, following a newlywed couple whose yacht excursion turns deadly.
Production Background and Creative Team
The film is directed by Jonathan Zuck from a screenplay written by Dick Grunert, Ryan R. Johnson, and James Kondelik. Alongside lead actor Alice Eve, the cast features Eric Michael Cole and Jim Klock, according to In Session Film. Production utilized the scenic coastlines of Malta to establish a picturesque setting that contrasts with the violent plot developments.
Plot Dynamics and Genre Elements
The narrative centers on a Mediterranean yacht trip celebrating a wedding. That celebration breaks down when a shark begins circling the vessel, while a secondary human antagonist—a mysterious fisherman with a sinister agenda—complicates the passengers’ escape efforts, as reported by In Session Film. Reviewers note that the film balances creature-feature tropes with survival and relationship drama, leaning into its intentionally chaotic premise rather than taking itself too seriously.
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