Phoebe Dynevor Battles Sharks in Category 5 Storm in Netflix's 'Thrash'

The trailer for the Netflix thriller 'Thrash' features Phoebe Dynevor as a pregnant woman fighting to survive in a coastal town devastated by a Category 5 hurricane. The storm's flooding unleashes hungry sharks into the streets, creating a deadly dual threat. The film is directed by Tommy Wirkola and features a cast including Djimon Hounsou and Whitney Peak. It is set to begin streaming on Netflix on April 10.

Key Points: 'Thrash' Trailer: Phoebe Dynevor in Shark Storm Thriller

  • Netflix thriller premieres April 10
  • Coastal town ravaged by hurricane
  • Sharks unleashed by the storm
  • Directed by Tommy Wirkola
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Phoebe Dynevor tackles Category 5 hurricane in thriller film 'Thrash' trailer

Netflix's 'Thrash' trailer shows Phoebe Dynevor fighting for survival against sharks unleashed by a Category 5 hurricane. Streams April 10.

"I am not going to have him die before he takes his first breath. - Phoebe Dynevor"

Washington DC, March 12

The 'Bridgerton' actress Phoebe Dynevor is set to tackle the Category 5 storm in the trailer of her new film 'Thrash', which is set to stream on Netflix from April 10.

Filmmaker Tommy Wirkola's thriller movie stars Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou, Matt Nable, Andrew Lees, Alyla Browne, Stacy Clausen, Elijah Ungvary and Dante Ubaldi in the lead roles.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Thrash focuses on a coastal town that gets ravaged by a Category 5 storm, leading to the arrival of hungry sharks.

In the trailer, Hounsou shouts, "Sharks on the loose in the Category 5 storm," to express the emergency of the situation.

Later, Dynevor's pregnant character declares about her soon-to-arrive progeny with a conviction to get past the hurdle. "I am not going to have him die before he takes his first breath," says Dynevor.

Netflix shared the trailer on their Instagram handle on Thursday.

Wirkola, known for helming such features as 'Dead Snow', 'Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters and Violent Night' directed the project from his own script. He produces alongside Adam McKay and Kevin Messick.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project was first announced in 2024 as being in the works at Sony Pictures with the title 'Beneath the Storm' before the name shifted a year later.

Dynevor appeared in the 2025 features 'Inheritance' and 'Anniversary'. The actress is also known for the Netflix film 'Fair Play', along with such series as 'Younger' and 'Bridgerton'.

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Arjun K
The premise is interesting, but honestly, the plot sounds a bit over-the-top. A Category 5 storm AND sharks? Feels like they're trying too hard to create a disaster movie. I hope the story has more depth than just CGI chaos.
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Sarah B
As someone who loved 'Fair Play', I'm excited to see Phoebe in another thriller. The pregnant character fighting to survive adds a powerful emotional layer. Tommy Wirkola's direction could make this a really fun, edge-of-your-seat film.
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Rohit P
Good to see Djimon Hounsou in the cast! He always brings gravity to his roles. The title change from 'Beneath the Storm' to 'Thrash' is a bit odd though. The former sounded more dramatic. Still, will check it out for sure.
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Kavya N
After a long day, sometimes you just need a good, mindless action thriller. This looks like it fits the bill perfectly! 🍿 Hope the VFX for the storm and sharks are top-notch. Netflix originals have been hit or miss lately.
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Michael C
The combination of natural disaster and predator attack is a classic genre mashup. If done well, it could be really entertaining. Releasing in April is smart—right before the summer blockbuster season heats up.

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