Black Water (2008)
A lean, nerve-shredding Australian survival horror inspired by real crocodile attacks in the Northern Territory.
Black Water - Movie Information
- Original Title: Black Water
- Release Year: 2008
- Directed by: David Nerlich, Andrew Traucki
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Horror
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 22, 2008 (United Kingdom - 15), April 24, 2008 (Australia - MA 15+)
- Alternative Titles: Agua Sangrienta (SV), Mračna Voda (HR), Aguas peligrosas (PE), Medo Profundo (BR)
- Production Companies: ProdigyMovies, Australian Film Commission, Territorial Film Developments (TFD), Mysterious Light
- Production Countries: Australia
Black Water - Plot
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.
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Black Water - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- David Nerlich
- Andrew Traucki
Main Cast
- Maeve Dermody
- Diana Glenn
- Andy Rodoreda
- Ben Oxenbould
- Fiona Press
Writers
- David Nerlich
Producers
- David Nerlich
- Michael Robertson
- Andrew Traucki
Black Water - FAQs
Is Black Water based on a true story?
Yes, Black Water is inspired by real crocodile attacks that occurred in the Northern Territory of Australia. The filmmakers drew on documented incidents involving saltwater crocodiles to ground the survival scenario in authentic, terrifying reality rather than pure fiction.
Where can you stream Black Water online?
Black Water is available to stream on several platforms in the US, including Tubi TV and The Roku Channel (both free with ads), Kanopy and Plex (free with a library card or account), and MovieSphere+ via Amazon Channel as a subscription option.
What is Black Water about?
Black Water follows Grace, her boyfriend Adam, and her sister Lee, who are vacationing in Northern Australia. After their river tour boat capsizes in a remote swamp, the trio becomes stranded in the flooded mangroves and must outwit a lurking crocodile to survive.
Who are the main actors in Black Water?
The film stars Maeve Dermody as Lee, Diana Glenn as Grace, and Andy Rodoreda as Adam. Ben Oxenbould and Fiona Press round out the small, tightly focused cast, whose performances anchor the film's intense atmosphere of claustrophobic dread.
Did Black Water use a real crocodile?
Yes, the filmmakers used a real saltwater crocodile during production rather than relying on CGI. This practical approach significantly heightened the authenticity and tension of the film, and is frequently cited as one of the key reasons Black Water feels so genuinely unsettling.
What is the age rating for Black Water?
Black Water is rated R in the United States. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, and in Australia it is classified MA 15+. The film contains intense scenes of peril, animal violence, and survival horror content not suitable for younger audiences.
Who directed Black Water?
Black Water was co-directed by David Nerlich and Andrew Traucki. The Australian filmmaking duo also collaborated on the screenplay and production, crafting a lean, low-budget survival thriller that earned strong critical praise for its restraint and atmospheric tension.
How long is Black Water?
Black Water has a runtime of 90 minutes. The film's tight running time works in its favour, maintaining a relentless pace that keeps tension high from the moment the characters become stranded in the swamp to the film's nerve-shredding conclusion.
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