Vincent Cordero

Vincent Cordero’s got this wild streak in his filmography, and The Black Demon (2023) is a prime example. The movie kicks off with an oil executive, Paul Sturges, heading down to Baja California with his family, thinking he’s just checking up on an old rig. Not even close. The town’s basically falling apart, people are jumpy, and something’s seriously off. It’s not just local superstition either—the rig’s surrounded by water, and lurking in that water? Yeah, a massive, ancient megalodon shark that’s got a bone to pick with anybody who gets near. Paul quickly realizes it’s not just about the job anymore. He’s got to protect his family, but the rig’s falling apart, there’s barely any help, and this shark—nicknamed “El Demonio Negro”—isn’t just a mindless beast. Local legend paints it as a vengeful guardian, punishing those who mess with nature. The movie doesn’t let up, either. Tension ratchets up as the family fights for survival, and Paul’s forced to face the consequences of the oil industry’s greed. Vincent Cordero drops audiences right into the chaos, mixing environmental horror, action, and a bit of mythology. You get chaos, you get blood, and you get the eerie feeling that maybe humans are the real monsters here. Not your average shark flick; it’s got teeth—literally and metaphorically. There’s a reason people are still talking about it.