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A Frank Take

Fear Factor: Hollywood Produced ‘Creature Features’ Left Us Unsympathetic to Plight of Sharks

“Jaws” is one of the most recognizable movies in the “creature feature” genre. This genre portrays animals as villains. These movies are popular, but their impact on the human psyche can be profound. The blockbuster led to vendetta and revenge killings of great white sharks. Read Feature Story

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