The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle

Year: 1979

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard Friedenberg

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Documentary on with strange goings-on in the ‘devil’s triangle’.

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Timeline & Setting – The Bermuda Triangle (1979)

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Time period

Location

Bermuda Triangle, Atlantic Ocean, Bimini

The voyage unfolds across the open Atlantic, weaving through the infamous Bermuda Triangle. The setting emphasizes vast, unpredictable seas and legends of disappeared ships. The nearby island of Bimini becomes a temporary refuge, a waypoint in the crew's desperate search for answers.

🌊 Oceanic expanse 🧭 Mysterious waters 🏝️ Island of Bimini

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Main Characters – The Bermuda Triangle (1979)

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Diana Marvin

The youngest Marvin, she becomes the focal point of the ship's eerie events. Drawn to the mysterious doll, Diana's evolving behavior, prophetic warnings, and unsettling actions drive much of the crew's fear and tension.

👶 Child 🪄 Supernatural 🧭 Prophetic

Michelle Marvin

The eldest Marvin daughter, a symbol of vulnerability who endures a brutal underwater accident that cripples her. Her struggle and eventual death deepen the voyage's tragedy and sense of loss.

👧 Sibling 💔 Tragedy 🏊‍♀️ Rescue

Captain Don Henry

Captain of the Black Whale III, he grapples with the pressure of leadership as distress signals echo from ships long missing. His decisions shape the crew's fate amid mounting danger.

⚓ Captain 🧭 Leader 🌊 Maritime

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Major Themes – The Bermuda Triangle (1979)

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🎎 Supernatural Influence

A mysterious doll appears to exert a sinister pull over Diana, turning innocent curiosity into a chilling menace. Diana's behavior grows increasingly erratic as she predicts the crew's deaths and manipulates those around her. The doll acts as a catalyst for dread, blurring the line between supernatural force and human fear.

⚓ Maritime Peril

The voyage is beset by a string of disasters: a freezing trap in the cook's freezer, a fatal crash of the ship, and a sudden storm that damages engines and steering. The crew's attempts to seek rescue lead to further losses, leaving a haunting impression of isolation at sea. Misinterpreted SOS signals and relentless weather heighten the sense of inevitability.

🏛️ Atlantis Quest

The crew's search for underwater ruins tied to Atlantis injects an element of myth into the voyage. Explorations beneath the waves are interrupted by an earthquake that devastates the voyage, foreshadowing a fate that hints at forces beyond human control. The pursuit of ancient legends amplifies the tragedy that unfolds on the voyage.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:37

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