About the JAWS Rip-Off Library and its creator
The 1975 Blockbuster, JAWS, spawned not only many copycat films, known better as “rip-offs” but JAWS was also responsible for influencing movie posters and artwork, an influence still seen in movies today. Let this blog serve as an archive and a celebration of the many cinematic treasures, flops and classics that, if it were not for our beloved JAWS, would never have been created.
These films have brought me joy over the years. As a lover of history, I find myself constantly wanting to learn where directors get their ideas, what films influence filmmakers, and how popular films of any time period trigger remakes, reinterpretations, and just plain abysmal rip-offs. My hope is that by visiting this blog you will laugh, cry, and see another often overlooked side of the influence JAWS has had on popular culture and film.
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Take a poll! Give your two cents about some classic JAWS rip-off flicks!







February 8, 2010 at 3:45 pm
EXCELLENT SITE HERE! There really is NO Jaws rip-off site and I think this will be a smashing success! I like this A LOT!
February 9, 2010 at 9:50 am
What a fantastic idea for a web site!! This looks fantastic!! Very easy to get around and explore all of the different rip-offs. Lol, I had no idea there were THAT many! Keep up the great work!! : )
February 10, 2010 at 2:53 am
Hey Kid!
How did I get that avatar I have? I didn’t set that or anything.
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I like the additions today too! This is gonna’ be cool as hell!
March 10, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Looking great Kid since my last visit! Keep up the great work on this awesome site!
April 15, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Hi,
I’d really like a copy of Bacalhau (Codfish) (1975). I’ve gathered a decent collection of Jaws rip offs/sharksploitation/aquatic horror movies, so if you’re looking for anything I’d be willing to trade.
-Mike
September 1, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Wow, I just discover this site taday and I’m amazed!
I’ll be back with more articulate comments very soon…
September 6, 2010 at 3:55 pm
I appreciate it! Looking forward to more of your comments and thoughts..
September 6, 2010 at 8:19 am
Great site. Jaws rip-offs are fantastic.
September 6, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Hey thanks!! I really appreciate your nice words.
October 21, 2010 at 11:16 pm
A fine site, which I’ve just come across. You may find this interesting: http://www.scope.nottingham.ac.uk/cultborr/chapter.php?id=5
October 22, 2010 at 1:11 am
This is amazing!! Thanks for sharing the article!