New Netflix Thriller Thrash Splits Critics as Rotten Tomatoes Score Drops

Netflix has just dropped a new disaster movie called Thrash, and—let's be honest—viewers might be hoping for a wild ride, especially with a title like that. The critics, however, are circling like, well, sharks, and opinions are all over the map. If you were hoping this would be the 'must-watch' thriller of the weekend, you might want to temper those expectations.

Thrash Crashes into Mixed Reviews

Right now, over at Rotten Tomatoes, Thrash is sitting at a not-so-great 45% score. That number is based on 22 critic reviews at the moment, and before you ask, yes, that means the majority aren’t exactly giving it a rave.

So, what are people saying? While a few folks admit that the movie has some genuinely nail-biting moments—particularly if you like your aquatic horror filled with, you guessed it, sharks—most aren’t feeling the blood in the water. The overall vibe is that Thrash doesn’t take many risks, sticking close to the usual disaster-movie plot points without bringing much that's fresh or surprising to the table.

'Despite some decent thrills, the film fails to exceed much outside of the conventions of the genre.'

Translation: if you've seen a disaster thriller before, especially one with big teeth and bigger jumpscares, Thrash probably won’t give you much you haven't already seen.

Bottom Line: Worth Your Weekend?

• If you’re just looking for some cheap shark-infested thrills and don’t mind a predictable plot, you could do worse.
• If you’re hoping for something that reinvents the disaster thriller or breaks new ground, you might want to keep browsing Netflix.

Nothing wrong with some popcorn entertainment on a Friday night, but don’t expect Thrash to redefine the genre. I’ll keep an eye out if critics start changing their minds, but for now, the waters look average at best.