Nightmarish spelunking

Rating: 7/10 (24 May 2009)

It was rather good with a few decent jumps (read: surprises that make you jump) and creepy moments. I wasn't overly scared but then it takes a lot to achieve that with me. The plot is pretty simple but sometimes simple is best. I think the production design for the cave network setting was well done and suitably claustrophobic. I liked how the whole thing was lighted, in a place with no external light sources. It was played seriously and for me the actresses were quite convincing with a stand-out performance by the lead. However sometimes it was tough to distinguish the actresses but I did like the ambiguity of certain characters who don't always act heroically although they're basically good people. It's worth a rental but perhaps not a purchase at full price unless you're a big survival horror fan
Rating: 7 out of 10