Overview of "Jaws" (1975)
Directed by Steven Spielberg in 1975, "Jaws" is a seminal thriller that redefined the horror genre with its story of a great white shark that terrorizes a small beach community. Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss, the film combines suspense with an innovative use of music and camera techniques to heighten the sense of fear. The narrative builds tension by focusing on the shark's impact on the town and the trio of men determined to stop it. "Jaws" was pivotal in establishing Spielberg's reputation and had a profound impact on film-making, famously introducing the concept of the summer blockbuster to Hollywood.