Black Rock
- Director: Katie Aselton
- Writer: Mark Duplass
- Cast: Katie Aselton, Lake Bell, Kate Bosworth
- Theatrical Release Date: May 17, 2013
- Distributor: LD Entertainment
- Festivals: Sundance Film Festival
Synopsis: Three childhood friends set aside their personal issues and reunite for a girls' weekend on a remote island off the coast of Maine. One wrong move turns their weekend getaway into a deadly fight for survival. [Synopsis courtesy of Sundance]
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