Incident at Loch Ness (2004)

Director:

Zak Penn

Writers:

Werner Herzog (writer) and
Zak Penn (writer)

Release Date:

17 September 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy

Tagline:

This fall... There's something in the water

Plot:

A documentary exploring the myth of the Loch Ness monster.

Plot Keywords:

Loch Ness | Loch Ness Monster | Director | Monster | Boat

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Werner Herzog	...	Himself (Crew of Discovery IV)
Kitana Baker	...	Herself
Gabriel Beristain	...	Himself (Crew of Discovery IV)
Russell Williams II	...	Himself (Crew of Discovery IV) (as Russell Williams)
David A. Davidson	...	Himself (Crew of Discovery IV)
Michael Karnow	...	Himself (Crew of Discovery IV)
Robert O'Meara	...	Himself (Crew of Discovery IV)
Zak Penn	...	Himself (Crew of Discovery IV)
Steven Gardner	...	Himself (Crew of Discovery IV)
John Bailey	...	Crew of Herzog in Wonderland
Matthew Nicolay	...	Crew of Herzog in Wonderland
Tanja Koop	...	Crew of Herzog in Wonderland
Marty Signore	...	Crew of Herzog in Wonderland
Elisabeth Beristain	...	Party Guest
Katherine Ferwerda	...	Party Guest

Also Known As:

The Enigma of Loch Ness (UK) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Loch Ness, Highland, Scotland, UK

Company:

Eden Rock Media

Trivia:

Zak Penn and Werner Herzog perform the DVD commentary while still in character, trading insults frequently, scolding each other and referring to a fake legal agreement that presumably would have been reached after the events take of the film take place. Their argument gets so heated that Herzog 'leaves' and the commentary stops and then restarts, this time hosted by Penn and producer Jana Augsberger.

Quotes:

Zak Penn: At least we're not dragging the boat over a hill...
Werner Herzog: What was that?
Zak Penn: Uh... nothing.

Movie Connections:

References S.W.A.T. (2003)

A solid and interesting performer....

A very charming little film.

Mysterious characters bring so much to this film. Tension between the major players in the film, and the mystery beneath the Loch all work nicely together as they converge on the black waters of Loch Ness. It provides everything from funny and insane dialog to a Playmate in a very tiny American Flag string bikini. What more could anyone ask for?!

Lots of little twists, and the players develop nicely. I can only say that it is ultimately predictable as it reaches it's climax. But like gawking a car wreck, you just can't stop watching it unfold into its natural conclusion. Still, it's very entertaining as it takes you there.

A very solid and respectable "B" grade in my book.