IMDb 3.7 2023 HD

The Black Demon

The Black Demon

2023
Horror Thriller
101 min R USA
5.903 / 10
3.7 IMDB

Oilman Paul Sturges' idyllic family vacation turns into a nightmare when they encounter a ferocious megalodon shark that will stop at nothing to protect its territory. Stranded and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Adrian Grünberg / Manuel Hinojosa
Starring
Josh Lucas / Fernanda Urrejola / Julio Cesar Cedillo / Venus Ariel / Carlos Solórzano / Jorge A. Jimenez / Raúl Méndez / Héctor Jiménez

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

predictable tense action-packed scary conventional thrilling monstrous survival conventional standard decent intense

Reviews

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Genevieve Clarke
Mar 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In 'The Black Demon', the ocean’s apex predator takes centre stage, threatening to sink an unsuspecting family. Josh Lucas embodies the desperate father, Paul Sturges, whose attempts to protect his loved ones from a furious megalodon form the…

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Samuel Finch
Mar 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

There's a primal thrill to be found in 'The Black Demon', a film that understands the enduring appeal of a colossal predator terrorising unsuspecting humans. Josh Lucas delivers a strong performance as Paul Sturges, a man pushed to…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 19, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The Black Demon' attempts to reignite the thrill of giant shark movies, but ultimately feels like a pale imitation. Josh Lucas plays the beleaguered patriarch, Paul Sturges, whose family vacation becomes a nightmare when they disturb a megalodon’s…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

For fans of large-toothed terrors, 'The Black Demon' offers a solid, if unspectacular, aquatic adventure. Josh Lucas leads the charge as Paul Sturges, a man whose Mexican holiday devolves into a desperate fight for life against an ancient,…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The Black Demon' surfaces with a premise that promises a classic man-versus-beast showdown. Josh Lucas anchors the film as a desperate father fighting for his family's survival against a ferocious megalodon. While the creature itself is rendered with…

FAQs

At its core, 'The Black Demon' explores the classic conflict between humanity and nature. It delves into themes of survival, the primal instinct to protect one's family, and the sheer power and territoriality of the natural world. The film examines how ordinary individuals react when faced with an overwhelming and ancient threat.