Monster Ark

2008 1h 24m EN

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4.6

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★4.6TMDB · 27

TV MovieFantasyHorror

Synopsis

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Archaeologist Nicholas Zavaterro and his student find an antique vase with an inscription that points to where Noah's Ark is hidden. They decide to go looking, but things get out of control when they encounter opposing forces, including a monster named Tama.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Renée O'Connor
Dr. Ava Greenway
Amanda Crew
Joanna
Tim DeKay
Dr. Nicholas Zavaterro
Tommy Lister Jr.
Sgt. Gentry
Carlos Leon
Belus
Bill Parks
Russell
Richard Gnolfo
Wilson
Tommy Nohilly
Coles

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Declan O'Brien
Writers: Berkeley Anderson, Declan O'Brien
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Bulgaria

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Bulgaria.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Declan O'Brien, shot by Anton Bakarski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Claude Foisy. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Matt Michael shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Renée O'Connor and Amanda Crew and Tim DeKay carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1101038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Declan O'Brien directs. Anton Bakarski behind the camera. Claude Foisy scores. Matt Michael cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Bulgaria. Dialogue in English.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 18 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Bulgaria.
4Directed by Declan O'Brien, shot by Anton Bakarski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Claude Foisy. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Matt Michael shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Renée O'Connor and Amanda Crew and Tim DeKay carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1101038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.