Jaws 2 was supposed to be a completely different movie, with a darker script that introduced the sideburns-wearing son of Robert Shaw's Quint.

Jaws spawned three sequels, each receiving progressively less critical acclaim and weaker box office results. However, its immediate sequel, Jaws 2 (1978), is generally considered the best among them.

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Marge's death in Jaws 2 is one of the most prevalent examples of False Memory Phenomenon in entertainment.

"Jaws," returning to theaters Friday, shows why it became the first summer blockbuster and remains the high watermark for tentpole cinema entertainment.

The sequel had a tough act to follow, but it still delivered a terrifying monster movie with grand sequences, a sweeping score and an indelible tagline.