DVD Review: Sanctum 3D

Written by Elka Schaimberg
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 11:09

DIRECTOR: ALISTER GRIERSON

STARRING: RHYS WAKEFIELD, RICHARD ROXBURGH, ALLISON CRATCHLEY AND CHRISTOPHER BAKER

This intense thriller follows a team of underwater cave divers on a treacherous expedition to the largest unexplored and most beautiful cave system on Earth. Master diver Frank McGuire (Richard Roxburgh) has explored the South Pacific Caverns for several months. His team includes his 17-year-old son, Josh (Rhys Wakefield), whose strained relationship with his father is put to the ultimate test during the expedition.

A violent flash flood blocks the team’s only exit and gives them no choice but to bury themselves deeper into the cave in the hope of escaping through uncharted routes. Can they survive an underwater labyrinth of raging water, dangerous terrain and mounting panic? Exotic locations off the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia inspired some great cinematography, which includes 3D digital techniques.

Although it is not always comfortable to watch, the breathless quest and gut-wrenching will to survive ensure you stay glued to your screen. Sanctum certainly does not offer any award winning performances, but the terrifying claustrophobic environment sucks you in and makes the movie a cheap thrill worth your while.