Jaws 2 (1978) [UK]

A complete set of eight cards from the UK release of the inevitable sequel to Jaws (the first, as it turned out of 3 increasingly poor follow-ups to Spielberg’s original masterpiece). On this occasion Roy Scheider and Lorraine Gary both chose to return as Chief Martin Brody and Ellen Brody. Richard Dreyfuss opted to not reprise his role as “Hooper”, citing concerns that Spielberg was not to direct the second film. Although Jaws 2 does have some merit, I think it is fair to say that Dreyfuss made the correct call.. lucrative as the offer to return may well have been at the time.

Despite it’s flaws, this movie can certainly hold claim to having one of the best ever “taglines” – that of course being:

“Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…”

See also..

• Jaws (1975)
• Jaws (r1978)
• Jaws: The Revenge (1987) [UK]