When we last heard about this particular shark film, it was entitled Shark Night 3D and we reported on the film’s casting choices. Now the movie has wrapped photography and has gone into the post-production stage, referred to only as Untitled David R. Ellis 3D Shark Thriller. The production received some good news, however, as Relativity Media has picked up domestic distribution rights and plans on opening the movie wide in 2011. For those who need a refresher, the film revolves around seven people spending a weekend at a lake house in Louisiana. When sharks begin attacking, they soon discover a dirty plan that’s been hatched by several locals. David R. Ellis (of Snakes on a Plane fame) directed and the cast includes Donal Logue, Joel David Moore, and Chris Zylka.

I’ll admit that I’m kind of a sucker for shark movies, so this one certainly has my attention, especially since it’s being described as “Jaws for the 3D generation.” What has me the most excited about it is the fact that it uses animatronic effects headed up by Walt Conti. He’s the man responsible for the sharks in Deep Blue Sea and the whales in Free Willy among other things. Also, even though it hasn’t been explicitly stated yet, it seems like there will be a comedic side to the film based on some of the casting and, let’s face it, the overall storyline. Personally, I’m hoping for another Piranha 3D combined with Deep Blue Sea. What are your thoughts on another aquatic-based horror film?