What begins as a As Above So Below rip off descends into schlock nonsense by the end.
But on that journey the viewer does get treated to some spectacular underwater camera work - and all around production. Some of the shots later in the film are so startling, it makes me wonder if filming was intentionally restrained during the first act to increase later impact. Probably not! But kinda felt that way.
The story is super frustrating, predictable and disappointing. No meaningful rules are established, the horror is neither described nor satisfying in its mystery, and the ending? An attempt to get cute at the end just feels dumb. This movie could been saved by a good third act, and really (because of the loose nature of story telling) the third act could gone in many interesting directions.
Feels a lot like I'm describing a 4/10 movie at best, but I'm not exaggerating - the underwater production and shots are just incredible. Some very haunting imagery is there to be had. The moment to moment interaction, pacing, throughout the film is also sound. That includes dialog, acting - location... Deep House does stuff right.
I rarely go over a 5 for movies I feel struggle with story, but I had some fun with this one. 6 out of 10.
But on that journey the viewer does get treated to some spectacular underwater camera work - and all around production. Some of the shots later in the film are so startling, it makes me wonder if filming was intentionally restrained during the first act to increase later impact. Probably not! But kinda felt that way.
The story is super frustrating, predictable and disappointing. No meaningful rules are established, the horror is neither described nor satisfying in its mystery, and the ending? An attempt to get cute at the end just feels dumb. This movie could been saved by a good third act, and really (because of the loose nature of story telling) the third act could gone in many interesting directions.
Feels a lot like I'm describing a 4/10 movie at best, but I'm not exaggerating - the underwater production and shots are just incredible. Some very haunting imagery is there to be had. The moment to moment interaction, pacing, throughout the film is also sound. That includes dialog, acting - location... Deep House does stuff right.
I rarely go over a 5 for movies I feel struggle with story, but I had some fun with this one. 6 out of 10.