Black Water
“What you can't see can hurt you.”
Synopsis
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 (2007) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nuremberg Fantasy Filmfest
Festival / Special Debut
February 19, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.82x
+$572K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Traucki, David Nerlich
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Traucki, David Nerlich
- Original Score
- Rafael May
- Original Title
- Black Water
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $700K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- ProdigyMovies, Australian Film Commission, Territorial Film Developments (TFD), Mysterious Light
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Traucki, David Nerlich
Andrew Traucki, David Nerlich
Rafael May
John Biggins
Rodrigo Balart
Michael Robertson, David Nerlich, Andrew Traucki, Gary Rogers, Michelle Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Traucki
Director
David Nerlich
Director
David Nerlich
Writer
Rodrigo Balart
Editor
Michael Robertson
Producer
Justine Seymour
Costume Design
Aaron Crothers
Production Design
David Nerlich
Producer
Andrew Traucki
Producer
Harry Dakanalis
Stunt Coordinator
John Biggins
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Water about?
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.
Who directed Black Water?
Black Water was directed by Andrew Traucki, David Nerlich.
Who stars in Black Water?
The principal cast of Black Water includes Maeve Dermody, Diana Glenn, Andy Rodoreda, Ben Oxenbould, Fiona Press.
When was Black Water released and how long is it?
Black Water was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Black Water?
Black Water had a reported production budget of $700K and grossed $1.3M at the worldwide box office (1.82 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Black Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Water was composed by Rafael May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Water?
Black Water holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).