Who Is Tlaloc In The Black Demon? Why Chato Believes The Aztec God Sent The Shark

Tlaloc is referenced in The Black Demon as an Aztec god whose real-life backstory lends credibility to Chato’s belief that the deity sent the shark. Directed by Adrian Grunberg, The Black Demon focuses on Nixon Oil inspector Paul Sturges (Josh Lucas) trying to turn a routine rig inspection in Baja, California into a peaceful family vacation when a giant megalodon shark forces them out of its territory by whatever means necessary. Stranded out at sea on the dilapidated rig and relentlessly pursued by the mighty shark, they turn to unexpected methods in order to survive, including understanding why its namesake is connected to Aztec mythology.