Satan’s Triangle

Satan’s Triangle

Year: 1975

Runtime: 74 mins

Language: English

Director: Sutton Roley

HorrorMysteryHorror

After a shipwreck, a lone female survivor is rescued by two Coast Guard helicopter pilots, but their mission goes awry when they become stranded in the enigmatic region of the ocean called the Satan’s Triangle, where mounting terror and inexplicable phenomena threaten their survival.

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Timeline & Setting – Satan’s Triangle (1975)

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Location

Open Sea, Derelict Schooner Requite, Miami, Coast Guard Cutter Venturous

The action unfolds at sea around a derelict schooner named Requite and later on the Coast Guard cutter Venturous. Eva and Haig are evacuated back to Miami, anchoring the story in a coastal, maritime setting. The environment creates a claustrophobic, high-stakes atmosphere that drives the film's tension and supernatural undertones.

🌊 Ocean 🛟 Rescue 🛳️ Vessel

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Main Characters – Satan’s Triangle (1975)

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Lt. J. Haig (Doug McClure)

A practical, brave winchman whose rational approach clashes with the ship’s mystery. He faces fear and danger with determined competence, but the supernatural events tug at his skepticism and complicate his fate as the story unfolds.

💪 Courage 🧠 Skepticism 🌊 Survival

Eva (Kim Novak)

A traumatized survivor who shares the storm legend and ends up entangled with the ship's strange forces. Her vulnerability gives way to a colder, manipulative edge as the plot reveals her connection to the priest and the ultimate twist of transformation.

🔥 Seduction 🧠 Mystery 🫂 Survivor

Father Peter Martin (Alejandro Rey)

A priest among the survivors whose presence anchors the film’s supernatural twist. He embodies a looming threat that asserts control over others, inviting salvation while revealing a darker power at play.

👿 Evil 🙏 Faith 🌀 Transformation

Lt. Cmdr. Pagnolini (Michael Conrad)

The pilot and leader of the rescue operation whose professional confidence drives the initial attempts to save Eva and Haig. He is ultimately drawn into the peril and betrayed by the ocean’s inexplicable forces.

🧭 Leadership 🛩️ Command 👿 Temptation

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Major Themes – Satan’s Triangle (1975)

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👻 Supernatural

A storm-soaked mystery blurs the line between science and the supernatural as a priest survivor and a vengeful force manipulate events aboard the Requite. Eva's storm legend and the strange deaths hint at otherworldly influence, culminating in a transformation of a human into a demonic presence. The film uses atmospheric horror to explore belief, doubt, and the unattainable explanation for horrific events.

🌊 Survival

The plot centers on desperate attempts to stay alive after the SOS call and a broken line that plunges rescuers into danger. Isolation at sea amplifies paranoia and fear as crew and passengers confront inexplicable deaths and a haunted ship. The rescue operation becomes a test of nerves, resourcefulness, and the fragile boundary between life and death.

🌀 Transformation

The narrative features dramatic shifts in identity, as Eva appears innocent yet becomes a conduit for darker forces, and the priest reveals himself as a malevolent presence. Haig’s rational skepticism is undermined by supernatural events that culminate in his death and a disturbing revival. The ending leaves the audience questioning who is truly in control and whether salvation is ever possible.

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