Review of Black Water (2008) by Matt S — 17 Aug 2011

This is one terrifying and harrowing killer croc flick and one that I put off for way too long as it is now one of my favorite creature feature of all time and is just as good as Rogue. The acting really surprised me as everyone especially the two female leads gave it their all and I'm talking about The Descent all out and made the whole ordeal raw and effective especially good when it's based off of a true story.

It takes place in one location as three vacationers get stranded when their boat gets flipped over in crocodile infested waters of australia and from there on it's a fight for survival and brings the terror from Jaws back to the waters.

This director is one to look out for as he has two successful and scary creature features under his belt with The Reef and now Black Water, man he is on a roll so far and I hope he continues because he is one taleted director of this genre and he knows how to build up the tension and suspense without showing too much or relying too much on CGI and every horror director should learn from him, this guy deserves his big break and check.

His two films ends very similar and on a bleak note but quiet and haunting and I'm very surprised that his films are not getting that much recognition or praise and sure the story isn't anything that breaks new grounds but the terror and raw simplicity makes the film rise up above most horror films of today and it deserves credit, this one will leave you chilled to the bone.

Overall Black Water is a solid and effective little creature feature one horror viewing that shouldn't be put off but a must see for any fans of Rogue, Jaws or creature features in general. Highly Recommended!!!! 10 out of 10!!!