401 - Jaws 2 (1978)

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05/14/25 • 103 min

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

It's sequel time! This week we dive in to 1978's JAWS 2.

Amity is haunted once again by a terrifying shark, forcing Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) to confront the growing danger while others doubt his warnings (again). As tensions rise, a group of young sailors find themselves in a desperate fight for survival.

Also this week: Lance's moving woes during a historic storm in Pittsburgh, Ben is curious about bird anatomy, and Roy Scheider really didnt want to do this movie.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!

"Open wide OPEN WIDE! SAY 'AAH!"

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Jaws 2 (1975)

Directed by Jeannot Szwarc Written by Carl Gottlieb and Howard Sackler

Starring Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, and Murray Hamilton

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

21:44 - "The Shpiel"

38:19 - Film Breakdown

01:35:12 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

It's sequel time! This week we dive in to 1978's JAWS 2.

Also this week: Lance's moving woes during a historic storm in Pittsburgh, Ben is curious about bird anatomy, and Roy Scheider really didnt want to do this movie.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!

"Open wide OPEN WIDE! SAY 'AAH!"

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Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server!

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Jaws 2 (1975)

Directed by Jeannot Szwarc Written by Carl Gottlieb and Howard Sackler

Starring Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, and Murray Hamilton

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

21:44 - "The Shpiel"

38:19 - Film Breakdown

01:35:12 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Previous Episode

400 - Jaws (1975)

You'll never go in the water again!

Join us for our 400TH EPISODE as we celebrate by covering the massive classic 1975's JAWS.

A small coastal town is terrorized by a monstrous great white shark, forcing police chief Brody (Roy Scheider), marine biologist Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss), and grizzled shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw) to join forces in a desperate battle against the relentless predator. Will The Boys be sunk? Find out here!

Also this week: Lance tries his best at a Jaws Shpiel, Bruce Springsteen's thoughts on Soccer, and plenty of Quint and Hooper Impressions

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!

"You're gonna need a bigger boat."

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Jaws (1975)

Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb

Starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, and Lorraine Gary

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

29:25 - "The Shpiel"

52:40 - Film Breakdown

02:12:55 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Next Episode

402 - Deep Blue Sea (1999)

Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner.

This week we get deep with 1999's DEEP BLUE SEA.

In an isolated underwater research facility, scientists experimenting on mako sharks to combat Alzheimer's disease inadvertently create hyper-intelligent predators that turn the lab into a terrifying battleground. The situation spirals out of control and the team must fight for survival against these super intelligent sharks.

Also this week: Lance rallies against barbers, one of the of last big budget B movies, and we're going TOPSIDE again.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!

"What you've done is taken God's oldest killing machine and given it will and desire."

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Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server!

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Deep Blue Sea (1999)

Directed by Renny Harlin Written by Duncan Kennedy, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers

Starring Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Rapaport, Stellan Skarsgård, and LL Cool J

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

28:28 - "The Shpiel"