Episode 042 - David Twohy Focus: 2002's Below
In 2002 a little seen gem of a film
appeared with the generic title of Below. This itself may in part be
partially to blame for the film having been overlooked. The movie was
directed two years later by the Pitch Black helmed director David Twohy.
The story takes place in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II
focusing on an American submarine that begins to have what seems to be
supernatural phenomena occur within its metal shell. With the tragic
death of its lead officer, with the rescuing of three mysterious bombing
survivors, with unexplained happenings of sound and site, the crew
begin to wonder whether or not the submarine has a sociopathic saboteur
aboard, whether it has been hexed by a long line of supernatural sailing
lore, or whether the ship may actually have some sort of unexplainable
malevolent entity within its hull.
Having done the huge success Pitch
Black, David Twohy once again delights viewers with a tale of
supernatural intrigue that will have the observer keep guessing as the
intricate secret of the tale slowly comes into focus. The screenplay
written by Darren Aronofsky grounds the story in reality as the crew
starts to slowly conclude that what is happening may in fact be
paranormal as all truth based reasoning is debunked. Paranoia,
claustrophobia, and the hard cold fact that there is no way out from
thousands of leagues under the ocean horrifies all aboard.
Dark Discussions discusses the film
spoiler free and why everyone who is a fan of horror should take a peek.
Starring Bruce Greenwood and Zach Galifianakis in an early role, this
Twohy-Aronofsky piece of cinema is a must view. Rounding out the
episode, cohosts Mike and Philip discuss comparisons of the film with
Dark City, The Thirteenth Floor, The Woman in Black, and a bit of the
ghostly tales of author M. R. James.
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