Jaws was an embarrassment for Steven Spielberg. It was absolute chaos behind the scenes. It terrified an entire generation! Featured drunk actors, a $150,000 mechanical shark that barely worked, near-death stunts, a runaway budget, and a young director so convinced he’d failed that he skipped his own premiere. These 20 jaw-dropping facts reveal how Jaws somehow survived sinking sharks, stormy seas, and sheer madness to become the first true summer blockbuster. By the end, you’ll be wondering how this film didn’t completely fall apart—and why it might be even better because it almost did.
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