12 Days of Terror (2004): Cast & Plot
12 Days of Terror is a 2004 drama horror film directed by Jack Sholder, starring Colin Egglesfield as Alex, Mark Dexter and Jenna Harrison. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Jack Sholder
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Discovery+
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 12 Days of Terror About?
The premise of 12 Days of Terror without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In July 1916, amid a heat wave, a polio epidemic and a world war, New Jersey beachgoers confront a new menace: a shark that begins attacking people. From July 1st, over twelve days, the unidentified predator kills four and seriously injures a fifth, halting the state’s summer tourism. The attacks are based on true events and helped inspire Peter Benchley’s Jaws.
12 Days of Terror Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- natural horror
- creature feature
- shark feature
- sharksploitation
- shark
- blood
- beach
- year 1916
- animal attack
- killer shark
- shark attack
- based on true story
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- psychotronic film
12 Days of Terror Cast & Characters
Colin Egglesfield leads the cast as Alex, with Mark Dexter as Stanley and Jenna Harrison as Alice. Directed by Jack Sholder; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Sholder
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Colin Egglesfield as Alex -
Mark Dexter as Stanley - Jenna Harrison as Alice
- Karl Thaning as Charles Vansant
Also Starring in 12 Days of Terror
· 12 more- Paula Pursch Mrs. Vansant
- John Rhys-Davies Captain
- Patrick Lyster Mayor Perillo
- Jamie Bartlett Michael Schleisser
- George Christopher Smith Michael Dunn
- Colin Stinton Dr. John Nichols
- Danny Keogh Train Engineer
- Warrick Grier Arthur Smith
- Sean Higgs Bartender
- Adrienne Pearce Mrs. Stillwell
- Adrian Galley Engel
- Christine Truter Young Mother
12 Days of Terror Plot Summary
What happens in 12 Days of Terror from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On July 1, 1916, amid the shadow of World War I, a quiet New Jersey shore is watched over by local lifeguard Alex Trednot [Colin Egglesfield] as crowds mill along the surf. His best friend Stanley [Mark Dexter] and his ex-girlfriend Alice [Jenna Harrison] stop by with a casual question about a wedding cake, a moment that will soon feel irrelevant in the face of a brutal threat. Suddenly, beachgoer Charles Vansant [Karl Thaning] is attacked by an unseen force, leaving him badly hurt and ultimately dead. Alex believes a shark is responsible, but because he didn’t witness it clearly, his warning is dismissed by officials and the beaches remain open.
Full summary
The whole story of 12 Days of Terror, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know 12 Days of Terror?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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12 Days of Terror Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Der Weiße Hai - Die wahre Geschichte” and “12 Jours De Terreur”.
- Also known as
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- Der Weiße Hai - Die wahre Geschichte
- 12 Jours De Terreur
- Panique à New Jersey
- La playa del terror
- Il fiume del terrore
- 12 יום של טרור
- A Rettegés 12 napja
- 12 дней страха
- 12 dní hrůzy
- 12 Dias de Terror
- 12 dies de terror
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shark Attack, Shark Swarm and Shark Season.
12 Days of Terror FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 12 Days of Terror, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 12 Days of Terror?
12 Days of Terror runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was 12 Days of Terror released?
12 Days of Terror was released on May 1, 2004.
Who directed 12 Days of Terror?
12 Days of Terror was directed by Jack Sholder.
More films by Jack Sholder Who is in the cast of 12 Days of Terror?
12 Days of Terror stars Colin Egglesfield as Alex, Mark Dexter as Stanley and Jenna Harrison as Alice, among 16 credited actors.
Does 12 Days of Terror have a post-credit scene?
No. 12 Days of Terror has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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