Black Crab

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Black Crab

2022

1h 50m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

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BLACK CRAB is a Swedish action thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world torn apart by war. During a long, harsh winter, six soldiers embark on a covert mission across a frozen archipelago, risking their lives to transport a mysterious package that could end the war. As they enter hostile enemy territory, they have no idea what dangers lie ahead or who--if anyone--they can trust. But for speed skater turned soldier Caroline Edh, the mission is about something else entirely. Starring Noomi Rapace in a film directed by Adam Berg, BLACK CRAB follows six soldiers on a desperate mission to bring an end to the war which has destroyed their lives.

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Critics Consensus

Black Crab can be exciting in the moment, but its bleak and derivative story add up to a fairly forgettable viewing experience.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

For those who could use a break from real explosions on the news, the fake ones in “Black Crab” are well-crafted, exciting and mostly harmless.

Mar 25, 2022

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Sophie Butcher

Empire Magazine

Though its core concept is executed well, Black Crab’s dour tone, shallow writing and derivative plot-beats make for a movie experience that leaves you as cold as the ice its characters are forced to skate on.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 19, 2022

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Glenn Kenny

RogerEbert.com

Black Crab is more than sufficiently gripping to make you want to see it through.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 18, 2022

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Nuha Hassan

Film Cred

There may never be an answer to all the unanswered questions in Black Crab, but one thing is for certain, the movie lacks certain elements of crucial storytelling.

Sep 4, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

While the world-building leaves too much to the imagination and some of the characters lack much needed depth, “Black Grab” still manages to get its hooks in you.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 16, 2022

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

It is not exemplary of this genre that exploits dystopian habitats, but it mobilizes just enough facets to warrant a satisfactory result.

Rated: 6/10

Jun 8, 2022

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Shilo Y

The ending wasn’t what I expected.😢

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/13/25

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Paul S

I thought it was a little boring at times, but overall, it had a really thrilling story with a lot of intense moments. I definitely recommend it for thriller and action fans!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Ian H

Dark and gritty but with an overwrought ending and quite a few plot holes

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/04/25

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Bob S

No one captures the cold, dark, brooding struggles of the human experience quite like a Swedish film. No one portrays the inauspicious character quite like Noomi Rapace. Don't look for a happy ending here but it's a captivating journey.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/25

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Timothy E

I just love to watch Noomi Rapace in all her movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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Audience Member

This movie was absolutely horrible from beginning to end. I typically LOVE the character who plays Edh, but this was by far the worst film I’ve ever seen her perform. I don’t even write reviews, this is my first after over 30 years of movie watching. But this film was THAT bad; it made me seek a platform to write my review. I had the worst experience watching it. It was bad from beginning to end. The actress who plays Edh needs to be more careful about the roles she accepts. Time for new management? Another role like this and she’s going to ruin her cult appreciation.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Synopsis

BLACK CRAB is a Swedish action thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world torn apart by war. During a long, harsh winter, six soldiers embark on a covert mission across a frozen archipelago, risking their lives to transport a mysterious package that could end the war. As they enter hostile enemy territory, they have no idea what dangers lie ahead or who--if anyone--they can trust. But for speed skater turned soldier Caroline Edh, the mission is about something else entirely. Starring Noomi Rapace in a film directed by Adam Berg, BLACK CRAB follows six soldiers on a desperate mission to bring an end to the war which has destroyed their lives.

Director: Adam Berg
Producer: Malin Idevall, Mattias Montero
Screenwriter: Pelle Rådström, Adam Berg, Jerker Virdborg
Production Co: Indio Productions
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Original Language: Swedish
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 18, 2022
Runtime: 1h 50m

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