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Superdeep
Кольская сверхглубокая
2020 113 min Russia R 16+
★5.4
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Arseny Syuhin, Sergey Torchilin
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Description
In 1984, a Russian research team goes below the surface to find out what secret the world's deepest borehole is hiding. On their expedition, something unexpectedly gruesome awaits the researchers.
Worldwide:
$596,370
Starring
Milena Radulovic
Actor
Sergey Ivanyuk
Actor
Nikolay Kovbas
Actor
Key opinion
The Kola Superdeep is a visually and atmospherically competent entry in Russian body horror that succeeds as a tense, low-budget genre piece for some, but is viewed by others as a derivative patchwork of Western sci-fi classics. While technical production values often draw praise, the film is frequently criticized for its nonsensical scientific logic, clichéd character writing, and uneven acting.
| Production | The high-quality cinematography, set design, and atmospheric sound work effectively ground the film in its Soviet-era, claustrophobic setting. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate its simple, high-speed structural momentum, while others find the plotting derivative, riddled with pseudo-scientific absurdity, and overly reliant on clichés from films like 'The Thing' and 'Resident Evil'. | |
| Acting | The performances, particularly that of lead Milena Radulović, are a point of contention, ranging from convincing and anchored to wooden and irritating. |