A Sharp Decline: Jaws

When Jaws erupted on the cinematic landscape nearly a half century ago, executives smelled blood in the water. A dozen years and three sequels later, however, they had failed to hook a bounty that rivaled the original and the beached carcass of the franchise continued to fester with each attempt. Were there ever any uncharted waters left for the filmmakers to explore? Or had the initial spark only provided enough bait and tackle for a single expedition? Grab a chum bucket and bid farewell to any Spanish ladies, we’re casting off in search of answers.