BEAST OF WAR

From cult filmmaker Kiah Roache-Turner ('Wyrmwood', 'Sting'), 'Beast of War' revisits a little-known moment of World War II history. Inspired by true events off the coast of Western Australia in 1942 – when a troop carrier was sunk and survivors were attacked by sharks – the film follows a group of young servicemen adrift in the Timor Sea after a Japanese airstrike.

As the remaining soldiers battle fire, exhaustion and fear in the open waters, a great white shark begins to circle the wreckage, turning the sea into a killing ground. What begins as a war film explodes into a no-holds-barred, blood-soaked tale of brotherhood, sacrifice and sheer survival.

Led by Mark Coles Smith ('Mystery Road: Origin', 'Apple Cider Vinegar') with a supporting cast of fresh talent on the rise, including Joel Nankervis ('Red Belly') Sam Delich ('Spiderhead', 'Ten Pound Poms'), Aswan Reid ('The New Boy') and Lee Tiger Halley ('Boy Swallows Universe'), 'Beast of War' is a war epic like no other. Practical effects take centre stage, with a full-scale animatronic great white – the most sophisticated ever built – bringing ferocious realism to the screen and creating a raw intensity rarely seen in contemporary cinema.

Forged from history and driven by spectacle, 'Beast of War' explodes in a collision of fire, steel and blood while an unexpected new enemy lurks in the depths. Relentless, outrageous and utterly entertaining, it delivers a white-knuckle story that will grip audiences until its final nail-biting frame.

The 'Beast of War' competition has now closed. Winners will be announced shortly. Check our Comps page for all a list of our winners.

Competition opens at 5:00pm AEST on Tuesday 30th September 2025 and closes at 7:30 am AEDT on Tuesday 7th October 2025. Five winners will be chosen at random on Wednesday 8th October 2025. To successfully win, entrants must fulfil the above entry conditions before the time the competition closes. Current members/followers are eligible to enter the competition. Only one entry per person. Only one winner per household. To be a valid winner, the entrant must not have won a prize from SWITCH within the last 28 days. Each winner will receive one double pass to 'Beast of War'. By entering, you agree to receive occasional emails from SWITCH in the future. If you decide to unsubscribe from these updates, any further entries will not be applicable. Only Australian residents are eligible to enter.