Dead in the Water
Synopsis
The Nereus is a fifty-year-old Ice Breaker, salvaged by an idealistic crew on a mission to catch illegal fisherman. On chase, the crew find themselves well off-course and bearing down on a body mysteriously floating in the middle of the Devil’s Sea. Superstitious or not, the team soon discovers they’ve rescued a deadly creature feeding on the lifeless body. Their new mission—kill or be killed and preferably before they hit land.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sheldon Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheldon Wilson
- Original Title
- Dead in the Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Dandelion Productions, Out of Africa Entertainment, Blue Ice Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sheldon Wilson
Sheldon Wilson
Lance Samuels, Christina O'Shea-Daly
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Sheldon Wilson
Writer
Sheldon Wilson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead in the Water
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What is Dead in the Water about?
The Nereus is a fifty-year-old Ice Breaker, salvaged by an idealistic crew on a mission to catch illegal fisherman. On chase, the crew find themselves well off-course and bearing down on a body mysteriously floating in the middle of the Devil’s Sea. Superstitious or not, the team soon discovers they’ve rescued a deadly creature feeding on the lifeless body. Their new mission—kill or be killed and preferably before they hit land.
Who directed Dead in the Water?
Dead in the Water was directed by Sheldon Wilson.
Who stars in Dead in the Water?
The principal cast of Dead in the Water includes Nikohl Boosheri, Christia Visser, Tanya van Graan, Amy Louise Wilson, Brandon Auret.
When was Dead in the Water released and how long is it?
Dead in the Water was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead in the Water?
Dead in the Water holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).