Summaries

A documentary exploring the myth of the Loch Ness monster.

This is a mockumentary within a mockumentary. The ensemble cast is a Who's Who of modern filmmaking, from Werner Herzog, independent director (Nosferatu - Phantom der Nacht (1979), Grizzly Man (2005), Rescue Dawn (2006)) playing himself directing a documentary, to cinematographer Gabriel Beristain (of the Blade movies) playing himself, to Sound Recorder/Mixer extraordinaire Russell Williams II (of Independent Lens (1999), Moesha (1996), Training Day (2001)) playing himself, to.. well you get the idea. Throw in the legend of Nessie and you've got a totally hilarious thriller mockumentary directed by Zak Penn. Make sure you watch the commentary with the Director and cast members, which continues the fiction of the movie. It's brilliant.—Kathy Leigh

The German film director Werner Herzog sets out to the Scottish Highlands to make a documentary, "Enigma of Loch Ness", exploding the myth of the Loch Ness Monster. Meanwhile, another documentary film crew is making a film about Herzog, and we see the production of "Enigma" from their point of view. Shooting on a rented boat, tensions begin to rise as director Herzog and his producer, Zak Penn, find themselves at cross-purposes on the black surface of Loch Ness. Things get very edgy when the film crew starts seeing shapes in the murky water.—Martin Lewison <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • year 2003
  • inverness scotland
  • fake cryptozoologist
  • wonderland avenue los angeles
  • boat engine
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
Release date Sep 16, 2004
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Loch Ness, Highland, Scotland, UK
Production companies Eden Rock Media

Box office

Budget $1400000
Gross US & Canada $37493
Opening weekend US & Canada $13313
Gross worldwide $37493

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 34m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

Werner Herzog decides to make a film at Loch Ness and assembles a diverse collection of experts to support him. The expedition does not go well and there are personal conflicts; the film that Werner ends up with is not the one he intended. However, he does find "Nessie" and comes up with an interesting adventure at Loch Ness after all. Two crew members actually " die".

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