Incident at Loch Ness (2004)

A documentary exploring the myth of the Loch Ness monster.

Director:

Zak Penn

Writer:

Zak Penn

Stars:

Werner Herzog, Kitana Baker, Gabriel Beristain

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Werner Herzog	...	Self (Crew of Discovery IV)
Kitana Baker	...	Self
Gabriel Beristain	...	Self (Crew of Discovery IV)
Russell Williams II	...	Self (Crew of Discovery IV) (as Russell Williams)
David A. Davidson	...	Self (Crew of Discovery IV)
Michael Karnow	...	Self (Crew of Discovery IV)
Robert O'Meara	...	Self (Crew of Discovery IV)
Zak Penn	...	Self (Crew of Discovery IV)
Steven Gardner	...	Self (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

Storyline

This is a mockumentary within a mockumentary. The ensemble cast is a Who's Who of modern filmmaking, from Werner Herzog, independent director (Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), Grizzly Man (2005), Rescue Dawn (2006)) playing himself directing a documentary, to cinematographer Gabriel Beristain (of the Blade movies) playing himself, to Sound Recorder/Mixer extraordinaire Russell Williams II (of Independent Lens (1999), Moesha (1996), Training Day (2001)) playing himself, to.. well you get the idea. Throw in the legend of Nessie and you've got a totally hilarious thriller mockumentary directed by Zak Penn. Make sure you watch the commentary with the Director and cast members, which continues the fiction of the movie. It's brilliant.

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Plot Keywords:

inverness scotland | fake cryptozoologist | wonderland avenue los angeles | year 2003 | boat engine | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language

Did You Know?

Trivia

When asked by an audience member after a viewing at the Edinburgh Film Festival 2004, whether any Nessies were harmed during the making of the film, director Zak Penn indicated that he could not guarantee that they were not.

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Quotes

Michael Karnow: [on the topic of the Loch Ness Monster being fiction or real] They say show me the evidence. I say show me the non-evidence.

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Connections

References Glory (1989)

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Soundtracks

Away with the Fairy's
Written and performed by Skip Sandoz
Appears courtesy of The Extreme Music Library plc

User Reviews

Werner Herzog Does Comedy

Who knew that Werner Herzog – the director of "Aguirre: the Wrath of God", "Fitzcarraldo", and other weighty dramas -- could do comedy? Herzog proves it here in Zak Penn's terrific send-up of "the making of the movie" documentary.

"Incident at Loch" purports to document a film Herzog sets out to make in Scotland about the Loch Ness monster. Overseeing the production is Penn, a successful screenwriter. Along for the ride are a famous cinematographer, an Academy award winning sound man, a Playboy model, and a radio controlled six-foot "Nessie."

Penn puts it all together in a clever, inventive way. The result is one of the most original – and funniest – movies of the year.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Incident au Loch Ness

Filming Locations:

Loch Ness, Highland, Scotland, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$1,400,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,313, 19 September 2004

Gross USA:

$37,493

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$37,493

Company Credits

Production Co:

Eden Rock Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1