The Black Demon
Directed by Adrian Grünberg3.728%75%5.9
Paul Sturges takes his family on a trip to Mexico to inspect an oil rig his company owns. Once they get out there, he finds the place almost abandoned with only a few terrified workers left who tell him that the rig has been repeatedly attacked by a monstrous shark that is part of a Mexican legend. With the rig sinking into the water and the shark hunting them, he must find a way to get his family to safety and stay alive.
The Black Demon Ratings & Reviews
- Kevin WardJuly 2, 2025Bad movie, with some terrible VFX. The biggest monster was that Great White Guilt. What a finale though....bravo. That left me speechless.
- jackmeatJanuary 13, 2026My quick rating - 3.5/10. Not a lot of "sharking" is going on in this killer shark movie. The Black Demon aspires to be part of the wave created by "killer shark" films, but unfortunately, this particular flick fails to deliver the necessary level of excitement and thrills I associate with quality shark flix. Although the concept has all the makings of a thrilling experience, with the idyllic family vacation setting quickly turning out to be an actual nightmare through the existence of the ferocious "megalodon" shark, it fails miserably, and the experience proves to be extremely disappointing indeed. The mere absence of shark action stands out as one major disappointing aspect. For a movie that markets itself as a killer shark film, the lack of intense and suspenseful "sharking" moments is baffling (I'll keep using that word out of context LOL). I was waiting for the exciting parts involving the megalodon, only to be disappointed by the prolonged response of boring dialogues between the characters, which have contributed little to the storyline’s progress. The characters, who are mainly represented by Paul (Josh Lucas) and his family, have shallow characterization, failing to raise any sense of investment in the story. The circumstances under which they find themselves, having been stranded with the megalodon constantly attacking them, should have contributed positively to tension, but shallow characterization, together with substandard dialogue, thwart any possibility of forming an emotional connection with the characters. The characterization becomes difficult to invest in, given the fact that their behavior appears shallow. Additionally, the theme represented by the movie, which seeks to reveal the conflict between nature and human beings, has failed. The Megalodon, which stands as the representative of nature, appears to be an unremitting protector of its territory, though its motivations have not been lucid. The potential for a very interesting study on human intrusion within nature is squandered, as the film settles on very obvious and clichéd elements. The cinematography, although certainly passable, cannot possibly salvage a story that has so much potential but so little drive to do anything interesting or memorable. Without the benefit of any kind of “sharking” experience, a character development that left much to be desired, and failing to capitalize on the potential for a deeper exploration, it does not do enough to provide a lasting experience for anyone, especially those familiar with the genre series represented here.
- EdwardMarch 14, 2025Lots of potential but really didn't pay off. The characters were mostly dislikeable. The monster was hardly present and when it was it looked very cgi. The plot followed along the evil corporation trope and did it poorly. Overall, you have a lot better options to watch but you'll be fairly entertained.
- Dellvon C. FordFebruary 27, 2025This almost feels like it should have been a horrible film....but because of the strength of the cast....it pulled off a miracle. Honestly, I thought this was going to be another bad shark film....but it turned out to be really decent...The storyline was unique...which made it interesting....The cast was solid and skilled enough to make this a winner....The cinematography, surprisingly was right on the mark... Character twists and turns.....and a decent amount od shark violence.......I was satisfied......Get you a plate and a drink....sit back and allow yourself to enjoy this one....
The Black Demon Trivia
The Black Demon was released on April 28, 2023.
The Black Demon was directed by Adrian Grünberg.
The Black Demon has a runtime of 1h 40m.
The Black Demon was produced by Javier Chapa, Jon Silk, Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier.
Paul Sturges takes his family on a trip to Mexico to inspect an oil rig his company owns. Once they get out there, he finds the place almost abandoned with only a few terrified workers left who tell him that the rig has been repeatedly attacked by a monstrous shark that is part of a Mexican legend. With the rig sinking into the water and the shark hunting them, he must find a way to get his family to safety and stay alive.
The key characters in The Black Demon are Paul Sturges (Josh Lucas), Ines Sturges (Fernanda Urrejola), Chato (Julio Cesar Cedillo).
The Black Demon is rated R.
The Black Demon is a Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
The Black Demon has an audience rating of 7.5 out of 10.
The Black Demon has made $3.4M at the box office.