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Black River

  • Téléfilm
  • 2001
  • PG
  • 1h 24min
NOTE IMDb
5,7/10
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Black River (2001)
MysterySci-Fi

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA writer visits a town that isn't what it appears to be.A writer visits a town that isn't what it appears to be.A writer visits a town that isn't what it appears to be.

  • Réalisation
    • Jeff Bleckner
  • Scénario
    • Daniel Taplitz
    • Dean R. Koontz
  • Casting principal
    • Jay Mohr
    • Lisa Edelstein
    • Ann Cusack
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  • NOTE IMDb
    5,7/10
    1,5 k
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    • Réalisation
      • Jeff Bleckner
    • Scénario
      • Daniel Taplitz
      • Dean R. Koontz
    • Casting principal
      • Jay Mohr
      • Lisa Edelstein
      • Ann Cusack
    • 11avis d'utilisateurs
    • 3avis des critiques
  • Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro
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    Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr
    • Boyd 'Bo' Aikens
    Lisa Edelstein
    Lisa Edelstein
    • Laura Crosby
    Ann Cusack
    Ann Cusack
    • Mandy Pruell
    Ron Canada
    Ron Canada
    • Chief Salks
    Bill Dow
    Bill Dow
    • Thomas Pinkwater
    Scott Hylands
    Scott Hylands
    • Richard Crunch
    Dion Luther
    Dion Luther
    • Charts
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Mayor Tom Thompson
    Patricia Drake
    • Nancy Larshak
    Ty Olsson
    Ty Olsson
    • Frank Yarley
    Robert Moloney
    Robert Moloney
    • Sculptor
    Betty Linde
    Betty Linde
    • Elderly Woman
    Frank C. Turner
    Frank C. Turner
    • Farmer
    Susan Bain
    • Frannie Fineman
    Fulvio Cecere
    Fulvio Cecere
    • Cop
    David MacKay
    David MacKay
    • Hotel Manager
    Paul Batten
    • Peter Duncan
    Benita Ha
    Benita Ha
    • Charts' Assistant
    • Réalisation
      • Jeff Bleckner
    • Scénario
      • Daniel Taplitz
      • Dean R. Koontz
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    7john-collie-1

    A Captivating Tale of Small-Town Mystique

    "Black River" is a made-for-TV movie released in 2001, adapted from Dean Koontz's novella. The film, while not necessarily groundbreaking in the realm of psychological thrillers, does provide a compelling narrative that explores the mysteries and idiosyncrasies of small-town life with an effective blend of suspense and intrigue.

    "Black River" follows Bo Aikens (Jay Mohr), a young man who stumbles upon the eponymous town when his car breaks down. Almost instantly, he finds himself drawn into the town's strange charm and eerily pleasant residents, especially the alluring and mysterious Laura (Lisa Edelstein). However, things start to take a strange turn when he realizes he cannot leave the town, and the once charming place begins to reveal a much darker side.

    Jay Mohr delivers a solid performance as Bo, successfully portraying the confusion, intrigue, and desperation of a man trapped in an inexplicably perplexing predicament. Lisa Edelstein stands out with her nuanced portrayal of Laura, instilling her character with an engaging blend of mystery, allure, and dread.

    The script, adapted from Dean Koontz's novella, is tightly woven, and while the premise of a strange town trapping its inhabitants isn't entirely original, it's executed well. The screenplay excels at creating suspense, often leaving viewers on edge as Bo attempts to unravel the town's secrets.

    Visually, the movie leverages the quaintness of the small-town setting to heighten the unease. The cinematography skillfully juxtaposes the town's beauty and charm against the sinister undertones that gradually unravel.

    However, "Black River" does have its shortcomings. The supporting characters can sometimes feel one-dimensional, and the pacing can occasionally falter. Additionally, the resolution may not be satisfactory for some viewers, as it leans more towards an open-ended and ambiguous conclusion rather than a neat, definitive ending.

    In conclusion, "Black River" is a decent psychological thriller that effectively portrays the eerie mystique of small-town life. While it may not completely redefine the genre, it offers enough suspense and intrigue to keep viewers invested. If you're a fan of Dean Koontz's work or enjoy psychological thrillers set in remote, strange towns, "Black River" could be an enjoyable watch.
    kevin-tye

    Generally impressed by the story line, but felt delivery was poor.

    As a reader of Dean Koontzs' work I looked forward to seeing Black River (originally created as a mini-series but shown in the UK as a short movie). I have always found his work fast paced and well constructed, but I was a little disappointed with this offering as there seemed at times only a tenuous link running through the plot. To me Bo (Jay Mohr) seemed a little 2 dimensional and somewhat lacking in substance. He seemed more interested in finding out who was behind what was going on rather than "getting out of dodge", an aim he professed throughout. I feel that the concept put forward by the author was interesting and could have been handled in a slightly better way. Jay Mohr has in the past delighted me with his performances, however in this case he seemed to have the aspect of someone running around like a headless chicken who shouted all his lines. All in all, a bit of a disappointment.
    4Theo Robertson

    I`ve Seen This In THE X-FILES

    Is there some type of written rule in American TVMs ( And for the sake of argument I class this as a TVM - not a mini series ) that there must be a tear jerking scene included ? I`m just curious because BLACK RIVER opens with a man called Bo Aikens burying his dog and boy is the sentiment laid on with a trowel . Am I supposed to empathise with Bo because his dog died ? Well I don`t and even if I did any sympathy I might have had for him would have disappeared a few minutes later when he confesses he worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood , lived in a big house with his beautiful wife with a big car parked in a big garage , but decided to give it all up because he wanted to be taken seriously as a writer . So let`s see now , he was working as a Hollywood screenwriter ( And getting big bucks for doing so ) and gave it all up because he wasn`t getting enough critical acclaim ! In other words he`s a schmuck and deserves everything that comes his way in my opinion .

    I`ve heard the name Dean Koontz but have never read any of his novels and couldn`t tell you anything about the author and it wasn`t untill I looked up his profile on this site that I found he was American born . Watching BLACK RIVER I wouldn`t have believed it because the American stereotypes of middle America in general and Black River in particular seem somewhat overplayed with American pie hospitality and the occasional redneck scumbag in a premise that would have probably worked better as an episode of THE X-FILES. In fact I`ve seen this type of story umpteen times in that show
    6Lupercali

    What is it with the Golden Retriever?

    'Black River' appears, at first glance, to have all the nescessary ingredients for a bad horror movie. In fact it turns out to be quite watchable sort of Night-Gallery-ish mystery/SF hybrid.

    Put it this way, I didn't figure it out in the first 5 minutes. There is enough mystery and strangeness to keep you interested, even though you get the sensation that you've seen this movie several times before on Ray Bradbury's mystery theatre or something.

    Based on a Dean Koontz novella(?), a disillusioned writer leaves LA in search of somewhere to put down roots, and ends up by accident in a small town called Black River, which looks like it's probably in coastal Oregon or northern California. Only trouble is, he can't leave. Every attempt to depart is foiled by some unlikely set of events; many of the locals are just a bit weird, there's a mysterious black van following him around, and so on. Something very strange is going on. Is it supernatural, a government conspiracy, or what?

    I won't give it away, though to be honest I didn't think the ending was very credible at all, and rather let the film down.

    The acting and production values are better than you might expect. What really keeps the movie in the mid-range, score-wise, is a blandness in the direction. There are times when some spooky atmosphere would have been desired, but the thing unfolds in a workmanlike manner, with not a lot in the way of atmosphere.

    There is one thing I want to know, though: at the start of the movie, while still in LA, he is looking for a place to bury his beloved golden retriever. Now, in Black River, a dog keeps turning up who is the spitting image of his old pooch (Koontz has a thing for Golden Retrievers I take it, as there was one in Watchers as well). The thing is, you get the feeling the dog is on his side, and at other time that it's part of the 'conspiracy'. Thinking about it logically, I don't see any way that the latter could be true, though this is eventually implied.

    Little things like that bother me. Thankfully though, there were no big things that bothered me about the movie. Quite watchable, but perhaps I'd have been disappointed if it were an overnight rental.

    A solid 6 out of 10.
    10jturn-94800

    The best movie ever made

    My wife and I have seen this movie more times than the people who made it. We watch it every night before bed. We even created a Facebook group about it that we are the only two members of. I don't actually know if Black River is a good movie it's just our movie. We quote it to each other daily. Were actually watching it right now. For a TV movie based on a koontz book this thing has legs. I just wish we could connect with like minded black river fans and maybe have a yearly gathering where we.... you guessed it.. watch black river. As I read back this review I think maybe I have gone insane and need to seek help. Or I can just watch it again and when it's over and I get up to pee in the middle of the night I just hit play again. I'm going to get a tattoo of the movie poster.

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    • Gaffes
      When Laura and the mayor are talking while overlooking the lake, a dirty mark or smudge is visible on the left hand side of the camera lens.
    • Citations

      Laura Crosby: What're you doing here? I thought you were leaving early this morning.

      Boyd 'Bo' Aikens: I'm having a little trouble getting out of town.

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      References Le Magicien d'Oz (1939)

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    • Date de sortie
      • 6 juillet 2001 (États-Unis)
    • Pays d’origine
      • États-Unis
    • Langue
      • Anglais
    • Aussi connu sous le nom de
      • Чорна ріка
    • Sociétés de production
      • Fox Television Studios
      • Patchett Kaufman Entertainment
      • Bayonne Entertainment
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      1 heure 24 minutes
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      • Stereo
    • Rapport de forme
      • 1.33 : 1

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