The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle

Year: 1978

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: English

Director: René Cardona Jr.

AdventureScience FictionHorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsGothic and eerie haunting horror

A summer cruise through the Caribbean takes a dramatic turn when the vessel and its passengers inadvertently sail into the notorious Bermuda Triangle. As the crew and travelers find themselves surrounded by inexplicable phenomena, tensions rise and they begin to confront the strange forces that seem to manipulate reality around them.

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Timeline & Setting – The Bermuda Triangle (1978)

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Time period

Location

Bermuda Triangle, Atlantic Ocean near Bimini, Atlantis ruins

The Black Whale III navigates the Atlantic around the Bermuda Triangle, an area steeped in maritime legends. The voyage leads toward the rumored Atlantis ruins beneath the sea, driving the crew to explore underwater sites. Storms, mechanical failures, and eerie discoveries push the journey into a perilous, isolated ordeal.

🌊 Ocean 🗺️ Mystery

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Main Characters – The Bermuda Triangle (1978)

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Edward Marvin (John Huston)

Edward Marvin is the family patriarch, aiming to safeguard his kin while pursuing the Atlantis quest. He leads under pressure, but his choices collide with the unknown and escalating danger. His resolve is tested as the voyage spirals toward disaster and supernatural uncertainty.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Leadership Trauma

Michelle Marvin (Gloria Guida)

Michelle is the elder daughter whose stake in the voyage turns tragic. She embodies familial concern and practical resilience as peril mounts, highlighting the costs of the journey. Her injuries and death accelerate the crew's desperation and urgency.

👩 Family Survival Loss

Diana Marvin (Gretha)

Diana, the youngest daughter, becomes entwined with the Diabolical Doll, driving fear and mistrust among the crew. Her altered behavior signals a supernatural thread that complicates the voyage’s human dynamics. Her arc centers on innocence manipulated by otherworldly forces.

👶 Family Supernatural Tension

Sybil (Claudine Auger)

Sybil is Diana's aunt whose presence and actions deepen the mystery surrounding the doll. She serves as a wary observer of the unfolding danger and the family’s fragility at sea.

👵 Family Mystery Disappearance

Captain Mark Briggs (Hugo Stiglitz)

Captain Briggs commands the Black Whale III, striving to maintain order and seek help amid mounting crises. His leadership is tested by both natural calamities and the doll-driven disturbances onboard.

⚓ Leadership Seafaring Crisis

Simon the Cook (Jorge Zamora)

Simon is the ship's cook whose life becomes entwined with the ship’s peril and the doll’s influence. He represents the crew’s vulnerability and the laboring class aboard a vessel pushed to its limits.

🍽️ Crew Survival

Doll (Diabolical Doll) (Nailea Norvind)

The Diabolical Doll is the sinister, supernatural force driving possession and fear. It manipulates events, challenges rational understanding, and heightens the sense of danger on the voyage.

🧿 Supernatural Haunting

Alan (Andrés García)

Alan is the ship's diligent mate who grapples with dangerous decisions to safeguard Michelle and the others. His loyalty and courage are put to the test as the crisis intensifies.

🧭 Courage Duty

Dave Marvin (René Cardona III)

Dave is Michelle's brother who accompanies her in a motorboat toward help, embodying perseverance and familial duty. His efforts underscore the human cost of attempting to survive the voyage’s ordeals.

🚣 Family Survival Loss

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Major Themes – The Bermuda Triangle (1978)

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👻 Possession

Diana's link to the Diabolical Doll injects a supernatural thread into the voyage. The doll issues prophecies of death and exerts a disturbing influence over Diana, destabilizing the family and crew. Paranoia grows as the line between reality and possession blurs aboard the ship. The eerie possession intensifies the film's suspense and moral tension.

🌊 Maritime Peril

The Black Whale III endures a submarine-quiet earthquake that disables the hull and drives the plot toward catastrophe. A violent storm, rock collisions, and failed repairs escalate the danger, turning a search mission into a fight for survival. Distress signals go unanswered, amplifying the isolation and stakes. The crew's resilience is tested as time and luck run out.

🗺️ Atlantis Mystery

The expedition centers on the allure of Atlantis and its underwater ruins, suggesting a lost civilization hidden beneath the waves. Scuba explorations reveal remnants that fuel the legend and complicate the crew's objectives. The eventual vanishing of the ship reinforces the enduring mystery of the Atlantic and its legends. The film blends nautical peril with ancient-world curiosity to drive the narrative.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 08:28

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