The Tank (2023)
plunges into the misty wilds of New Zealand’s coastline, where a forgotten inheritance awakens something ancient—and hungry. Written and directed by Scott Walker (The Frozen Ground), this creature-feature horror stars Matt Whelan and Luciane Buchanan in a tense, atmospheric descent into primal fear.
When Ben (Whelan) unexpectedly inherits a remote, abandoned property, he and his wife Jules (Buchanan) see it as a fresh start. But beneath the idyllic landscape lies a sealed water tank—and within it, a long-dormant predator that once terrorized the region, including Ben’s own ancestors. As the creature emerges, the family must fight to survive a nightmare that’s been buried for generations.
With a cast that includes Zara Nausbaum, Regina Hegemann, and Jack Barry, The Tank blends family drama with monster horror, drawing comparisons to classic creature films while delivering its own eerie mythology.
Featuring practical effects designed by Weta Workshop, cinematography by Aaron Morton, and a chilling score by Lachlan Anderson, the film leans into suspense and atmosphere over gore, offering a slow-burn horror experience.
Released in select theaters on April 21, 2023, and digitally on April 25, the film earned mixed reviews but gained cult attention for its creature design and moody setting2.
“Some things should stay buried.” In The Tank, the past doesn’t just haunt—it hunts
