Stranded on a crumbling rig in Baja, a family faces off against a vengeful megalodon shark.Stranded on a crumbling rig in Baja, a family faces off against a vengeful megalodon shark.Stranded on a crumbling rig in Baja, a family faces off against a vengeful megalodon shark.
Arturo Duvergé
- El Rey's Henchman
- (as Rafael Arturo Duverge Ortiz)
Luis del Valle
- Bartender
- (as Luis Del Valle)
Jorge A. Jimenez
- Junior
- (as Jorge Jiménez)
Luis Minervino
- Crazy eye's men 1
- (uncredited)
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- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaAt one point Paul is putting on a mask and says "Ain't got no spit," which is the same line Hooper says in Jaws (1975) before putting on his mask and entering the cage.
- GoofsWhile preparing to move the bomb, Paul removes his watch and tosses it in his backpack, which he asks Chato to take with him when exiting the Rig. However, during the Prayer Circle, the watch is back on Paul's left wrist, with which that hand is holding Tommy's right hand. A camera pan around the circle comes back to Paul, and the watch is not on his left wrist, which is still holding Tommy's right hand.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 909: Cobweb (2023)
Featured review
Paul Sturges returns to a small town to check on an offshore oil rig while incorporating a family vacation. However, the areas economics have taken a turn and their tranquil retreat is hijacked by a colossal megalodon shark.
Beyond directors Adrian Grünberg captivating visuals, Boise Esquerra's screenplay delves into meaningful ecological and spiritual legends themes, making it more than just a creature feature. Although a little talkie and preachy it highlights the importance of preserving our environment and respecting the sacredness of nature. It's weaves these themes into its storyline, along with the importance of family.
It's a little too human-focused, but includes periodic scary vision interludes, along with the few and far between shark setups. Leonardo Heiblum and Jacobo Lieberman's score adds impact to the proceedings, the effects are good considering the budget, especially the rig itself.
Josh Lucas delivers a great performance, along with notable Fernanda Urrejola and Julio Cesar Cedillo. It's a pity that the film is unapologetically downbeat in its resolution. While the somber tone serves the narrative well, it might leave some viewers hoping for a more optimistic outcome.
Overall, Black Demon combines some interesting underwater visuals, and an eerie cautionary tale of manmade ecological disasters, reminding us of the importance of the ocean's preservation.
Beyond directors Adrian Grünberg captivating visuals, Boise Esquerra's screenplay delves into meaningful ecological and spiritual legends themes, making it more than just a creature feature. Although a little talkie and preachy it highlights the importance of preserving our environment and respecting the sacredness of nature. It's weaves these themes into its storyline, along with the importance of family.
It's a little too human-focused, but includes periodic scary vision interludes, along with the few and far between shark setups. Leonardo Heiblum and Jacobo Lieberman's score adds impact to the proceedings, the effects are good considering the budget, especially the rig itself.
Josh Lucas delivers a great performance, along with notable Fernanda Urrejola and Julio Cesar Cedillo. It's a pity that the film is unapologetically downbeat in its resolution. While the somber tone serves the narrative well, it might leave some viewers hoping for a more optimistic outcome.
Overall, Black Demon combines some interesting underwater visuals, and an eerie cautionary tale of manmade ecological disasters, reminding us of the importance of the ocean's preservation.
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- Also known as
- Quái Vật Đen
- Filming locations
- Dominican Republic(on location)
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- Gross worldwide
- $3,446,755
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.00 : 1
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