The Rift
Director: Juan Piquer Simón
Actors: Jack Scalia, R. Lee Ermey, Ray Wise
PlotA submarine exploration team is dispatched to locate a missing underwater research vessel that has mysteriously vanished in a deep oceanic rift. Led by Captain Phillips, the crew includes engineers, scientists, and military personnel who must navigate treacherous underwater terrain and mechanical malfunctions. As they probe deeper into the rift, they encounter remnants of the lost vessel and strange, unsettling phenomena that hint at dangers far beyond mechanical failure.
The crew's journey grows increasingly perilous as they face unforeseen obstacles and creatures lurking in the depths. Tensions rise within the team as they attempt to uncover the truth behind the vessel's disappearance while contending with dwindling supplies and communication issues. Their expedition morphs into a desperate struggle for survival as they grapple with both the external threats of the ocean’s depths and internal conflicts, ultimately leading them to unexpected and sinister revelations.
Writers: Juan Piquer Simón, Mark Klein, David Coleman
Release Date: 26 Jul 1990
Runtime: 83 min
Rating: R
Country: Spain, United States
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
'The Rift' is a low-budget B-movie with dismal monsters but energetic tension, delivered in a surprisingly good Blu-ray transfer with decent bonus materials.
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