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Black Water (2007) -- A terrifying tale of survival in the mangrove swamps of Northern Australia
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User Rating:
6.0/10   2,885 votes
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Writers:
David Nerlich (writer)
Andrew Traucki (writer)
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Release Date:
22 February 2008 (UK) more
Tagline:
What You Can't See Can Hurt You. more
Plot:
A terrifying tale of survival in the mangrove swamps of Northern Australia full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 8 nominations more
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User Comments:
Simple but effective more (52 total)

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for terror/violence and language.
Runtime:
90 min
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Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Factual errors: The blood dripping the water would cause ripples in the water making sound which the crocodile could hear and feel. more
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References E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) more

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52 out of 62 people found the following comment useful.
Simple but effective, 29 August 2007
9/10
Author: Shudder1 from United Kingdom

While many people found this film simply too slow and simplistic I really connected with it. There is no plot as such, rather the film takes the form of a human survival story about three people trapped up a tree with a man eating crocodile lurking somewhere in the water beneath them.

Personally, I thought the acting was mostly very good, despite the roles being quite demanding at times, and I felt a sense of warmth for the characters. The situation they were in was quite terrifying and I really felt nervous for them. I found the whole film quite nerve wracking because of the sheer helplessness of their situation and the constant threat to their survival.

The crocodile effects were handled surprisingly well for such a low budget film, and believe me, I have seen my fair share of dodgy croc movies. The creature moved well and had real menace and, although the audience I was with didn't seem too keen on the film as a whole, they still jumped and gasped whenever the crocodile appeared.

Script-wise, I would have made a few changes, particularly towards the end, but this was not a major problem. For fans of slow-burning survival horror set within the realms of reality this will be an engaging film but unfortunately I think for many audiences seeking a thrill ride and higher production values from their cinema experience the point will simply be missed.

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