The Dark Below

WOW. Was privileged enough to see this unique gem at Fantasia International Film Festival. Along with Turbo Kid this was my favorite film of the entire festival. I have been a fan of Doug Schulze's work since the film Mimesis and was really looking forward to this. The film did not disappoint. It's a surreal dream like story of a woman trying to survive the night being trapped beneath ice. If you're claustrophobic or have a fear of water you might want to avoid. But what's so amazing about the film is that there is no dialogue in the entire feature. You heard me. Just three spoken words right at the beginning. And I didn't even notice it until the lights came up and someone told me. The film is strikingly visual, well acted and non-stop suspense. In a day of tired formulaic movies this is very unique. Rush out to see it.