Jai Courtney plays a serial killer in new film

IFC Films and Shudder have released a teaser trailer for the upcoming horror thriller "Dangerous Animals." The film stars Jai Courtney, known for his role in "The Suicide Squad." It will be in theaters on June 6, 2025. The movie follows a young surfer named Zephyr who is kidnapped by a serial killer obsessed with sharks. She must find a way to escape from his boat before he can execute a deadly ritual involving the sharks below. The teaser shows Courtney portraying a psychotic killer. It hints at the horror of his character by revealing hair samples and videos of his past victims. "Dangerous Animals" is directed by Sean Byrne and written by Nick Lepard. The cast includes Hassie Harrison, Josh Heuston, and Rob Carlton. The film is produced by a group of experienced filmmakers. Courtney recently appeared in the Netflix series "American Primeval." He has more projects lined up, including a crime drama and a sci-fi thriller.