The crew of a West of Ireland trawler, marooned at sea, struggle for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply.The crew of a West of Ireland trawler, marooned at sea, struggle for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply.The crew of a West of Ireland trawler, marooned at sea, struggle for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply.
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If you're going into 'Sea Fever' expecting to see monsters or gore, you will be disappointed. If you're hoping to find a clever horror thriller with substance, this is a good choice.
'Sea Fever' is actually such a well made movie and incredibly relevant with today's Covid-19 pandemic. A young scientist, Siobhan (well portrayed by Hermione Corfield) goes with a fishing trawler to analyze their catch for research. On their way, they are informed the area they are going to is an exclusion zone. However, their boat runs into an unknown object, where it becomes stuck - in the exclusion zone.
What follows is a claustrophobic nightmare episode for the fishermen, and Siobhan, as they discover parasites in their water supply, infecting those who come in contact with the water.
The film features all-round good performances and effective suspense and scares thanks to a clever script and good set-up. The visual effects are subtle, yet highly effective. This is so much more than a horror film. This is a disaster drama set in the confines of a boat. 'Sea Fever' is not what I expected, but surprised me with a thoroughly entertaining movie on a different level. I enjoyed it!
Would I watch it again? Yes.
'Sea Fever' is actually such a well made movie and incredibly relevant with today's Covid-19 pandemic. A young scientist, Siobhan (well portrayed by Hermione Corfield) goes with a fishing trawler to analyze their catch for research. On their way, they are informed the area they are going to is an exclusion zone. However, their boat runs into an unknown object, where it becomes stuck - in the exclusion zone.
What follows is a claustrophobic nightmare episode for the fishermen, and Siobhan, as they discover parasites in their water supply, infecting those who come in contact with the water.
The film features all-round good performances and effective suspense and scares thanks to a clever script and good set-up. The visual effects are subtle, yet highly effective. This is so much more than a horror film. This is a disaster drama set in the confines of a boat. 'Sea Fever' is not what I expected, but surprised me with a thoroughly entertaining movie on a different level. I enjoyed it!
Would I watch it again? Yes.
You like parasites like thaw or the strain this is a pretty good movie for you, you like good acting this has it in some parts, does the murky depths and unknown sea freak you out, check it out. Then again if you like a well written thought out characters, I feel this is where it fails, they never really come to fruition. Seems as if they wanted to make you feel for all of crew but sort of made you feel meh for all, the ending scene made me go like well that's kinda stupid, decisions were lackluster and the ideas came out of thin air. Had me looking at the screen going but why though. But it was still well shot, so if you can give up on some script and just enjoy the dark oceans.
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If you like horror/thrillers, which I do and have seen too many to count, you should give this movie a shot. Above average for the genre and fairly original/creative compared the usual predictable movies churned out. Without any spoilers I would describe it as a 2nd rate "The Thing" except set on a boat/ocean. I only say 2nd rate because The Thing is one of the best horror/thrillers ever made and remains an absolute classic must watch. While this movie is entertaining and fast moving, it's not mind blowing or best of breed so go in with proper expectations and don't get too excited - enjoy!!
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I thought from a premise and small budget that "Sea Fever" (2019) is going to be a very small little B horror flick set in one location and with some monster running around which you can't actually see because of how small the budget is. After seeing a movie I was glad that I was wrong. This movie was actually way much better then I thought it will be. It had something more to say then just of being a horror flick. Acting by a young lead was very good - i really liked her character. Also two veterans were very solid. We need heroes like main character of this movie in a real life, when unfortunately now in a real situation with infection in our world you see every day people that act oppositely and take no responsibility in their actions.
Overall, "Sea Fever" is a really good little movie which isn't much of a horror flick but uses that situation to say something more.
I thought from a premise and small budget that "Sea Fever" (2019) is going to be a very small little B horror flick set in one location and with some monster running around which you can't actually see because of how small the budget is. After seeing a movie I was glad that I was wrong. This movie was actually way much better then I thought it will be. It had something more to say then just of being a horror flick. Acting by a young lead was very good - i really liked her character. Also two veterans were very solid. We need heroes like main character of this movie in a real life, when unfortunately now in a real situation with infection in our world you see every day people that act oppositely and take no responsibility in their actions.
Overall, "Sea Fever" is a really good little movie which isn't much of a horror flick but uses that situation to say something more.
The creators obviously set out to make a movie similar to Alien or The Thing, but centered around a thoughtful scientist instead of an action hero. The result is a slow burn that stands far above similar sci-fi movies but the pacing may not be for everyone. Ultimately I enjoyed the movie but have mixed feeling about the ending. A spoiler free way to put it would be this: not how I would have done it, but true to the character and I'll give points for consistency.
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- TriviaThe trawlers name is "Niamh Cinn Oir", which in English translates to "Niamh of the Golden Hair". This name relates to an ancient Irish story which it could be said may relate in parts to the film.
- GoofsIf his hand was caught in the winch, it would not be merely bloodied but badly mangled, if not completely torn off.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Horror Movies of 2020 So Far (2020)
- SoundtracksFado da Paixao
Composed and produced by John Gerard Walsh
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- €2,500,000 (estimated)
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- 1h 35m(95 min)
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