Black Water
Seen it?2008 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and adventure fans. If you loved Deliverance, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Based on true events, Grace, her boyfriend Adam, and her younger sister, Lee, are on holiday in Northern Australia when they decide to take a tour down a river. As they drift into a swamp, their boat suddenly capsizes. Stranded in the flooded swamp, the three tourists must figure out what to do to survive as they realize they are being watched through the black water.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$1 million worldwide on a $700K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 91K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Nerlich, Andrew Traucki
- Maeve DermodyLee
- Diana GlennGrace
- Andy RodoredaAdam
- Ben OxenbouldJim
- Fiona PressPat