A ranger faces a legendary crocodile—and ancient beliefs—in the wilds of the Australian outback.
DARK AGE
In the Australian outback, a park ranger and two local guides set out to track down a giant crocodile that has been killing and eating the local populace..
Dark Age is a 1987 Australian adventure-horror film directed by Arch Nicholson about a park ranger who must deal with a massive crocodile attacking locals, while also respecting Aboriginal beliefs about the creature.
Synopsis
Why Cult
Australia’s wild outback is home to a giant crocodile that’s more myth than mere menace, putting a local spin on the creature feature formula.
The story pits modern survival against ancient Aboriginal beliefs, as the crocodile is seen not just as a threat, but as a vessel for ancestral spirits.
Forget CGI—this outback nightmare brings toothy terror to life with practical effects and old-school monster mayhem.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Dark Age about? +
Dark Age follows park ranger Steve Harris as he grapples with a giant man-eating crocodile and the cultural beliefs of local Aborigines in the Australian outback.
Who directed Dark Age? +
Dark Age was directed by Arch Nicholson.
How long is Dark Age? +
Dark Age has a runtime of 91 minutes.
What genre is Dark Age? +
Dark Age is an adventure and horror film.
When was Dark Age released? +
Dark Age was released in 1987.
