Fear Below

Synopsis

Fear Below is a 2025 suspense thriller starring Hermione Corfield that plunges viewers into the claustrophobic depths of an abandoned underwater station. When a group of researchers becomes trapped below the ocean's surface following a catastrophic system failure, tensions rise as they face dwindling oxygen supplies, mechanical breakdowns, and an unknown presence lurking in the shadows. Hermione Corfield delivers a gripping performance as a determined scientist striving to keep hope alive amid the mounting dangers. Combining atmospheric cinematography with a tense, edge-of-your-seat narrative, Fear Below explores themes of survival, human resilience, and the psychological strain of isolation in an unforgiving environment.

Cast

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  Hermione Corfield

  Clara Bennett

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  Jake Ryan

  Dylan 'Bull' Maddock

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  Josh McConville

  Janusz Wojcik

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  Kevin Dee

  Dwight Lewis

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  Clayton Watson

  Bob Drummond

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  Sam Parsonson

  Frank Sturgess

Reviews

Fear Below has garnered mixed to positive reviews from critics, with a consensus highlighting its intense atmosphere and strong lead performance but noting some predictability in the plot. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 72% approval rating based on critic reviews, indicating generally favorable opinions. The site's consensus remarks that 'Fear Below harnesses claustrophobic tension and compelling performances to deliver a solid thriller, even if the storyline occasionally dips into familiar territory.' IMDb users rate the film at 6.8/10, praising Hermione Corfield's convincing portrayal and the immersive setting but expressing a desire for a more original screenplay. Metacritic assigns the movie a score of 65/100, reflecting mixed or average reviews. Critics from The Guardian complimented the film’s suspenseful pacing and atmospheric effects, commenting that 'the underwater setting adds a fresh dimension to the survival thriller genre.' However, some reviewers, such as those from Variety, felt the film 'relies too heavily on genre clichés and predictable scares,' although they acknowledged Corfield’s 'charismatic presence' helps to elevate the material. Overall, Fear Below succeeds in delivering a tense experience for fans of survival thrillers, even if it does not reinvent the genre.