The first time I saw Jaws, this scene totally freaked me out.  Every subsequent time that I’ve watched Jaws, this scene continues to freak me out.  Even though I always know it’s coming, the brutality of it always takes me by surprise.  This scene and the way it goes from mild comedy (“That’s a real bad hat, Harry!”) to terrifying horror without missing a beat is a reminder that Steven Spielberg definitely knows something about directing.

Poor Alex Kintner!