The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle

Year: 1978

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: English

Director: René Cardona Jr.

AdventureHorrorHorror

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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1

The voyage begins aboard Black Whale III

The Black Whale III sails into the Bermuda Triangle with the Marvin family aboard, hoping to locate remnants of Atlantis. A mysterious doll found by Diana appears to exert an unsettling influence over the voyage. Diana begins speaking of impending death and claims to know the order in which people will die.

Departure Open sea aboard Black Whale III
2

Diana's possession and the freezer incident

Diana seems possessed by the doll, voicing predictions of who will die and in what order. She escalates her hold over the crew, culminating in trapping the ship's cook Simon in the freezer, a dangerous act that nearly costs him his life before he is freed. The crew grows uneasy as the doll's influence becomes evident.

Early voyage Black Whale III, kitchen/freezer
3

The mysterious Fresnel lens SOS

At night the ship follows a Fresnel lens SOS beacon, yet nothing in the radar confirms any danger. The signal is later revealed to belong to a ship that disappeared years ago.

Night At sea
4

Abandoning the search

Convinced the signal is a false lead, the crew abandons the search for Atlantis and the mystery signal. The decision marks a shift in the voyage as they return to their original mission.

Later during voyage Open sea
5

Reaching underwater ruins and the earthquake

The Black Whale III reaches its destination and divers begin a scuba exploration of underwater ruins. A submarine earthquake shakes the ruins, crushing Michelle's legs and forcing the crew to rethink their plan for rescue.

During dive Underwater ruins
6

Storm detour toward Bimini

The ship attempts to head for the nearby island of Bimini for help, but a fierce storm pushes them off course and damages the engines and helm. The crew fights to keep the vessel afloat as pressure builds.

During storm Sea near Bimini
7

Tragedy strikes during the storm

In the chaos of the storm, Simon dies in an apparent accident while the ship endures the rough seas. Diana's parents, Edward and Michelle, are swept overboard while searching for her.

During storm Deck/Sea
8

Engine trouble and Diana's interference

The engineer Gordon dies while attempting to repair the helm as Diana turns on the engines during his inspection of the propellers. The loss further cripples the ship as they struggle to stabilize.

After storm Engine room/Propeller area
9

Rescue attempt by Alan and Dave

With Michelle in need of medical help, the ship's mate Alan and Michelle's brother Dave depart in a motorboat to reach Bimini. They leave the stranded vessel behind and hope to bring aid back.

After storm From Black Whale III toward Bimini
10

Tragic loss on the voyage

Michelle perishes during the voyage, and the motorboat with Alan and Dave disappears into the open sea. The remaining crew are left with a sense of loss and the fear of the unknown.

During escape Open sea
11

Sybil vanishes

Diana's aunt Sybil vanishes, apparently killed by the doll's malevolent influence. Her disappearance compounds the danger surrounding the voyage and heightens the sense of mystery.

During crisis Black Whale III
12

Contact with Bimini and the ship's distress

Captain Mark Briggs attempts to signal for help as distress calls echo from other ships. They finally manage to contact Bimini and tell them of their predicament.

After storm Black Whale III to Bimini
13

The Bimini radar operator questions the story

At Bimini, the radar operator tells the crew that their tale is implausible, noting that the Black Whale III disappeared about twelve years ago with the Marvin family aboard. The encounter unsettles both the crew and the operator, as the lines between myth and reality blur.

Arrival at Bimini Bimini radar station
14

The final disappearance and the doll

The ship disappears after the exchange, and the doll is left floating in the water. The ending implies the haunting influence of the doll persists beyond the voyage.

Final moment Open sea near Bimini

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