The Breakdown

  • practical effects carrying the monsters
  • tension built from geography, not jump cuts
  • female leads treated as competent adults
  • third act leans on betrayal for drama
  • gore lingers without much moral weight

Side Effects

darkness that doesn't let go, zero corporate messaging

Watch Instead

Loved it? Watch 'The Cave' (2005) next — same subterranean dread, different crew dynamics.