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Inspirations - JAWS

1/15/2025

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I'm sharing some of the books, films, and TV shows that inspired Rule of Extinction, both to provide  recommendations and to give readers a sense of what to expect.

Another inspiration for my new book Rule of Extinction is the movie Jaws, which turns 50 in 2025.

Last summer, I visited the filming locations for Jaws during the 50th anniversary of the production.

I visited the Jaws bridge, which the shark swam under to reach "the pond." I might have even jumped off it, despite the signs telling me not to...
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I swam at the beach where Alex Kintner rafted, and replicated his final moments in the exact same spot where they occured in the film.
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I visited the benches where the billboard was vandalized.
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I stopped off at the location of Quint's shack, which was torn down immediately after the production.​
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I visited Amity National Bank, the ferry, the police department, and Vaughn Realty
At the Amity Town Hall, I walked down the Amity Town Hall hall to sit at the curved desk and ponder closing the beaches.​
I have watched Jaws on the big screen every few years and the experience is so wonderful that I no longer bother watching at home.

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It’s absolutely thrilling in a crowded auditorium with the Atlantic Ocean filling your field of view and John Williams’ score enveloping you.
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Although they are quite different in terms of scope, tone, and plot, Rule of Extinction and Jaws share three common elements:

1. A rousing sense of adventure.
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2. A cast of memorable characters from a variety of backgrounds.
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3.  ​And most of all, they both tap into the primal fear of being eaten alive.
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Happy 50th Anniversary to JAWS!

Watch your cinema listings for revival screenings this summer. You’ll have a blast.
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Finally, if you’re looking for a mix of adventure and monster horror to read in the meantime, check out Rule of Extinction.
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