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Black Water

R 2007 1h 30m Mystery & Thriller List
80% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 40% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
In the swamps of Northern Australia, a killer crocodile stalks a pregnant woman, her boyfriend and her sister.

Critics Reviews

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Nigel Andrews Financial Times Nasty, brutish and at 89 minutes just the right length. Feb 22, 2008 Full Review David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) Writer-directors David Nerlich and Andrew Traucki calibrate the tension with creditable skill. Feb 22, 2008 Full Review Phelim O'Neill Guardian While the when-animals-attack genre has been a staple of direct-to-retail movies for decades now, this tries for a more realistic approach than the usual rubber or CGI reptile's buffet. Rated: 3/5 Feb 22, 2008 Full Review Andrew F. Peirce The Curb ...the indie-stylings of Black Water help distinguish it as a unique entry in the creature feature horrors. It may be the smallest of the Aussie croc flicks, but it's no less effective. Aug 4, 2020 Full Review Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile Splendid in its economy, Black Water gets a grip on our senses and never lets go %u2026 the writer/directors portray nature as something wondrous and deadly all at once, which is what it is of course, without guilt, without an agenda %u2013 except surviva Apr 18, 2008 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an uneven yet sporadically tense thriller... Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 26, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rick L Overrated & very dated now watching again. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/03/24 Full Review Logan D Three stupid persons end up trapped in trees after a croc kills their guide. My wife and I agree, the audience is correct on this one. Not sure what film critics viewed but it couldn't be this one. The croc's actions aren't believable and, as indicated above, the characters are pretty dumb. It's actually been a while since I viewed it and I'm thinking I was trying to forget the experience by not reviewing it. Highly not recommended. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Alexander F Suspenseful at times, but not that scary. But the scenario is terrifying though. If you are looking for a croc movie, I'd recommend it. Otherwise you might be better off watching something else. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/18/23 Full Review Emilliano S Well acted but boring. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review Peter W Overall, as an Australian directional debut from David Nerlich and Andrew Traucki, this film has many positive elements. Sure, it is a basic plot and set in one location for most of its duration, but the film manages to build suspense and surprise its audiences by the third act. It is a beautiful achievement, and it is no wonder why the film later received a thumbs-up for a sequel. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Paperback S The beginning takes awhile to catch interest, but once they're in the water it becomes a truly terrifying, realistic nightmare. Kudos for the great crocodile shots and sequences, convincing acting, and imagination on how bleak this would truly be if caught in a similar situation. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In the swamps of Northern Australia, a killer crocodile stalks a pregnant woman, her boyfriend and her sister.
Director
David Nerlich, Andrew Traucki
Producer
Paul Cowan, David Nerlich, Michael Robertson, Andrew Traucki, Chris Wheeldon
Screenwriter
David Nerlich, Andrew Traucki
Production Co
Australian Film Commission, ProdigyMovies
Rating
R (Terror/Violence|Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Runtime
1h 30m