When it comes to the horror genre, no blockbuster is as beloved asJaws. The 1975Steven Spielbergterror becomes more iconic every year as more and more audience members of the younger generations get introduced to the classic behemoth.Part of the franchise’s lasting legacy has been due to all the merchandise that has washed onto the shoresover the decades. This includes games, toys, and various clothing lines. Now, for the die-hardpinballenthusiast,Jawsis receiving an official pinball machine from Stern Pinball.
The new bit-worthy machine will cover the original trilogy ofJawsfilms, sorryJaws: The Revengefans, with our horror-loving hearts being transported back toAmity Islandoff the shores of New York. Specifically, fans will be playing as the fan-favorite fisherman, Quint, who was played byRobert Shawin the first film. However, this pinball experience doesn’t just have aJawsskin. It smells blood in the water as the table features amotorized shark fin, bloody lighting effects, and has iconic locationslike Quint’s “Orca” boat as well as the great white shark himself in toy form.
If that wasn’t enough to convince any Jaws fan to hop on board, the table istopped off with John Williams' iconic musical score and a custom audio performance byRichard Dreyfuss. The actor played scientist Matt Hopper in the first film. When talking about his excitement about the table, President & CEO of Stern Pinball,Seth Davis, stated, “Honoring one of the greatest movies of all time, we’re giving JAWS our most modern software and hardware to date. We can’t wait to debut this game’s terrifying and surprising gameplay to the world!”
‘Jaws’ Left an Influential Legacy on Cinema and Pop Culture
It’s hard to talk aboutJawssince it’s one of the most treasured and spoken about films in history. An endless number of films, whether it beE.T.,Indiana Jones, orJurassic Parkowe so much to this horror masterpiece’s success, and that’s just Spielberg’s own catalog. We could talk for hours aboutJaws’ influence on modern pop culture. The film has been parodied in children’s shows likeSpongeBob SquarePantsandfilmmakers like Jordan Peele have honored its legacy with films likeNope. Whether it be Spielberg’s tense direction that puts focus on the POV of the killer,Williams’ brutal score, or the brilliant cast, it’s the rareperfect sun-soaked horror experience. It made us fear the ocean and sharks while also showcasing some ofthe best practical effects work of its era. This timeless film may have spawned three sequels, but like with most franchises, the conversation always rightfully comes back to the original.
TheJawsPinball machine is available now onStern’s website. There are three different models. The pro at $6,999, premium at $9,699, and the limited edition at $12,999 USD. You can preview the table below.
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