Tales of the Black Freighter
A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.
Release Year
2009
Runtime
26 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Animation, Action, Adventure, Horror
Story Snapshot
A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.
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Tales of the Black Freighter is a dark pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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