The Dark Below

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"Silence is the most powerful scream."
  • NR
  • 2017
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • 4.1  (867)

The Dark Below is a 2015 independent horror-thriller film directed by Douglas Schulze. The film stars Lauren Mae Shafer, David G.B. Brown, and Veronica Cartwright. The movie takes place in a small town during the winter months, and the cinematography is a standout aspect of the movie, as the landscapes and the winter settings are utilized to creating a daunting, creepy atmosphere.

The movie revolves around a woman named Rachel (Lauren Mae Shafer) who is being hunted by a diver, who captures her and takes her down into the icy water. The film presents an interesting characterization of Rachel, as we slowly understand her motives and her backstory. We learn she is troubled and has a complicated past, which adds to the tension and intrigue of the movie.

Veronica Cartwright plays Rachel's mother, who is constantly worried about her daughter and does everything she can to find her. The interchange between Rachel and her mother provide deeper emotional layers to the movie, which is usually lacking in horror films.

David G.B. Brown plays Rachel's husband, Michael, who is also the only person capable of saving Rachel from the clutches of the diver. The relationship between Rachel and Michael is revealed through a series of flashbacks that help us understand their relationship, adding depth and complexity to the story.

The tension in the movie builds as we dive deeper into Rachel's dark story. The underwater scenes are particularly impressive and haunting, underscoring the danger she faces. Silent and intense, these scenes provide the structure for the movie and emphasize the cast's acting abilities.

The Dark Below takes a unique approach to the horror-thriller genre, presenting the story of a woman in peril in a way that is both suspenseful and emotional. Schulze's direction accentuates the tension of the story and manages to keep the audience more engaged than the typical horror movie. Additionally, the cinematography by DP, Jean-Philippe Bernier is breathtaking, providing some stunning landscape and underwater shots that create an eerie atmosphere.

One of the best aspects of the movie is the music composed by Jason Hellmann. The music is mysterious and adds to the tension and mood of the movie. Though minimal, the music perfectly fits the film's atmosphere and creates one of the better horror soundtracks in recent memory.

Ultimately, The Dark Below presents an atmospheric, character-driven, and engrossing horror-thriller that surprised many critics at the time of release. The performances of the cast, combined with Schulze's direction, and Jean-Philippe Bernier's cinematography make The Dark Below stand out from most other horror movies. However, the movie is not for everyone because of its slow burn and its unique style, but it is a genuinely frightening and emotional movie that is worth the time of horror enthusiasts.

The Dark Below is a 2017 thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.1.

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  • Release Date
    2017
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 15 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.1  (867)