A half-century ago, in June 1975, Jaws swam into cinemas, gave audiences a good scare, and rewrote movie history.

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The shark thriller became the first summer blockbuster with a playbook that Hollywood studios still follow today. Jaws was heavily marketed, creating buzz that positioned the film as a must-see event.