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SCIENCE FICTION . 2001 . 1h 26m . 5.5/10

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"Remote. Controlled."

Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter Bo Aikens is fed up with life in Los Angeles. He heads out of the hustle and bustle of the big city and arrives in picturesque Black River in Northern California, seeking relaxation and artistic inspiration. In small, idyllic Black River, nearly everyone is happy, contented, and welcoming of strangers. But despite the beautiful setting, Bo begins to feel unsettled after several disturbing incidents. He discovers that all of his money has been transferred to a bank account in Black River, and a house has been purchased for him by someone on "his" instructions.

Starring Jay Mohr, Lisa Edelstein, Ann Cusack
5.5/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
2001
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Remote. Controlled.

Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter Bo Aikens is fed up with life in Los Angeles. He heads out of the hustle and bustle of the big city and arrives in picturesque Black River in Northern California, seeking relaxation and artistic inspiration. In small, idyllic Black River, nearly everyone is happy, contented, and welcoming of strangers. But despite the beautiful setting, Bo begins to feel unsettled after several disturbing incidents. He discovers that all of his money has been transferred to a bank account in Black River, and a house has been purchased for him by someone on "his" instructions.

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Cast
Jay Mohr stars as Boyd 'Bo' Aikens in Black River.
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Year context
Black River was released 25 years ago in 2001.
Overview
Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter Bo Aikens is fed up with life in Los Angeles. He heads out of the hustle and bustle of the big city and arrives in pictures...
Black River is a Science Fiction, Thriller, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 26m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (29 votes)

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What is Black River about?
Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter Bo Aikens is fed up with life in Los Angeles. He heads out of the hustle and bustle of the big city and arrives in picturesque Black River in Northern California, seeking relaxation and artistic inspiration. In small, idyllic Black River, nearly everyone is happy, contented, and welcoming of strangers. But despite the beautiful setting, Bo begins to feel unsettled after several disturbing incidents. He discovers that all of his money has been transferred to a bank account in Black River, and a house has been purchased for him by someone on "his" instructions.
How long is Black River?
Black River has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Black River?
The cast of Black River includes Jay Mohr, Lisa Edelstein, Ann Cusack, Stephen Tobolowsky, Frank C. Turner.
What is the rating of Black River?
Black River has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 29 votes on TMDB.

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Science Fiction Thriller TV Movie Action Mystery
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