The appetite for the killer shark horror genre has only grown in recent years. However, following the release of numerous SYFY channel originals and straight-to-video features, it looks like shark films are beginning to be treated with bigger budgets. This is evident in the below trailer for The Black Demon.
The upcoming film, much like its contemporaries such as The Meg, features a Megalodon shark that goes on a rampage. Interestingly enough, this particular shark is based on a Mexican legend, and as such it’s been named the titular Black Demon. And, as you can see in the footage below, it’s a massive example of such a beast. It’ll certainly be an exciting time in theaters for any fans of the killer shark genre.
The plot synopsis released for the film includes some exciting details regarding the film’s story:
“When oilman Paul Sturges takes his family to Bahia Negra, the crown jewel of Baja and the site of Paul’s best-performing rig, the vibrant Mexican coastal town he once knew has mysteriously crumbled. In the decrepit ghost town, the last inhabitants tell Paul the offshore platform has awoken ‘El Demonio.’ Scared to be left alone, the family follows Paul out to the platform and just after they get on, the man and boat that risked bringing them is ferociously attacked by a massive black shark. This shark is unlike any other creature; a shark of legend, known as The Black Demon. It has laid claim to the local waters aggressively protecting mother nature against human threats. It kills everything and repeatedly charges the oil rig itself, threatening to destroy it. Paul and his family are stranded with the few men who have survived and now discover explosive charges have been set on the legs of the platform.
“Under constant attack by the giant monster and with the time literally ticking away, Paul must find a way to somehow get his family back to shore alive.”
Here’s the official trailer for The Black Demon:
Adrian Grünberg, known for having directed Rambo: Last Blood, directed The Black Demon. The screenplay for the film was penned by Boise Esquerra from a story written by Carlos Cisco.
The cast for the film includes Josh Lucas, Fernanda Urrejola, and Julio Cesar Cedillo.
Fans will be able to see The Black Demon in theaters on April 28, 2023. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates on the upcoming killer shark film as we have them.