What is 'The Black Demon' about? Plot of the killer shark saga explained

Stranded on a crumbling rig in Baja, a family faces off against a vengeful Megalodon shark
PUBLISHED APR 12, 2023
Fernanda Urrejola in 'The Black Demon' (The Avenue)
Fernanda Urrejola in 'The Black Demon' (The Avenue)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The upcoming shark saga called 'The Black Demon' is likely to be popular among fans of Megalodon movies. The lead actor is Josh Lucas, who plays an oilman named Paul Sturges in this action thriller. 'The Black Demon' is produced by Highland Film Group and The Avenue Films, and it draws inspiration from an ancient Mexican legend. The film's screenplay, written by Boise Esquerra, is based on the story by Carlos Cisco. Adrian Grünberg, who directed 'Rambo: Last Blood', directed the film, which was filmed in the Dominican Republic.

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What is the plot of 'The Black Demon'?

The plot of the film 'The Black Demon' revolves around the Sturges family, who are on their way to a fun vacation. However, their mood changes as they arrive at Bahia Negra and discover that the town is not what it used to be. Then, while inspecting an abandoned oil rig, they are warned by a man about a bloodthirsty black demon lurking beneath the water, and their nightmare begins.

Paul is further warned by the man that the shark is not just any ordinary shark, but a curse brought on by human activities such as oil spillage. The man suggests that the shark is seeking revenge and will continue to attack until a sacrifice is made. The only way to survive is to kill the shark. The trailer showcases an intense fight for survival as the group battles the massive black demon shark, which is shown grinding a boat into pieces. The question of whether anyone will survive remains unanswered.

Trailer

The trailer teases a suspenseful, spine-chilling spectacle that is sure to leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Mark your calendars, as 'The Black Demon' is all set for a theatrical release on April 14, 2023. Check out the official trailer below 



 

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