From Well Go USA Entertainment comes BEAST OF WAR, a pulse-pounding shark attack thriller that combines war-time survival with psychological horror. Written and directed by Kiah Roache-Turner (Wyrmwood, Sting), this terrifying film is available on Digital now and will arrive on Blu-ray™ and DVD December 9, 2025.

Inspired by the real-life sinking of the HMAS Armidale, BEAST OF WAR follows a group of young Australian soldiers who must fight to survive at sea while fending off a relentless great white shark. The film features practical effects, intense cinematography, and character-driven storytelling that plunges viewers into a desperate struggle for survival.

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Synopsis

During World War II, a young troop of Australian soldiers set out across the Timor Sea, only to have their boat sunk by enemy forces. With their numbers dwindling and their raft disintegrating, the survivors face a new threat: a massive, ravenous great white shark circling their lifeline. Facing interpersonal conflict, enemy danger, and the terrors of the ocean, their fight for survival has just begun.

Cast & Crew

• Director & Writer: Kiah Roache-Turner
• Starring: Mark Coles Smith, Joel Nankervis, Maximillian Johnson, Lee Tiger Halley, Sam Parsonson, Tristan McKinnon, Sam Delich

Product Information

• Title: BEAST OF WAR
• Country of Origin: Australia
• Runtime: Approx. 87 minutes
• Rating: R (for bloody violent content, gore, and language)

Release Details

Blu-ray

• Catalog: WGU03962B
• UPC Code: 810348039620
• Pre-Order Date: 11/4/25
• SLP: $29.98
• Audio: DTS HDMA 5.1 / Stereo

DVD

• Catalog: WGU03961D
• UPC Code: 810348039613
• Pre-Order Date: 11/4/25
• SLP: $19.99
• Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital / 2.0 Stereo

For more information, visit the official film page at https://wellgousa.com/films/beast-of-war