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Bait (2012)

โ€œA Tsunami Just Flipped The Foodchain.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 825 votes 1h 33m r Horror

#200 of 232 films from 2012 #1017 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Kimble Rendall ยท Written by John Kim, Russell Mulcahy, S.P. Krause

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Overview

A freak tsunami traps shoppers at a coastal Australian supermarket inside the building ... along with a 12-foot great white shark.

Cast

Phoebe Tonkinas Jaimie
Sharni Vinsonas Tina
Julian McMahonas Doyle
Alex Russellas Ryan
Xavier Samuelas Josh
Cariba Heineas Heather
Lincoln Lewisas Kyle
Alice Parkinsonas Naomi
Dan Wyllieas Kirby
Qi Yuwuas Steven
Richard Brancatisanoas Rory
Chris Bettsas Lockie
Damien Garveyas Colins
Adrian Pangas Jessup

Facts

Release dateSeptember 5, 2012
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresHorror
LanguageEN
Budget$33,492,566
Box office$32,500,000 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt1438173

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Questions

How long is Bait?
Bait runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Bait worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 825 votes, which places it #200 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 14%) and #1017 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Bait?
Bait was directed by Kimble Rendall.
Who stars in Bait?
Phoebe Tonkin as Jaimie; Sharni Vinson as Tina; Julian McMahon as Doyle; Alex Russell as Ryan; Xavier Samuel as Josh; Cariba Heine as Heather.
What is Bait rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bait?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/104973.

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