David Nerlich and Andrew Traucki's 'Black water' (2008)

Unlike other animal attack movies like 'Open Water', 'Lake Placid' and 'Alligator' we are actually more involved with the three main characters and care what happens too them rather then just watching for the gore value. The plot may be predictable with the crocodile being shot with the gun and the 3 little monkey song referring to who dies next as well as the star trek Red shirt fiasco it is still an interesting thriller to watch. This is because it keeps up with the thriller features. Obviously there are cheap thrills like the ear floating amongst the leaves but it still has interesting thriller elements. The action shots when the crocodile attacks are hand held camera movements and fast paced editing, cutting between new and exiting camera angles which is what the audience needs to see. Shots like the under water view help show the crocodiles point of view and give the viewer a thrill on weather the crocodile will attack or not. Coupled with this is the traditional thriller sound track ever reminiscent of the two note sound track in Jaws. Here the Cello and voice overs in the night scenes helps create a deep and foreboding track that adds to the suspense, coupled with growl and chewing noises from the crocodile it creates a hell of a tension build up as the screen flashes as the crocodile approaches and eats its prey.