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Terror from 20,000 Leagues Below
Our second annual halloween short film made safely during quarantine! Inspired by War of the Worlds and B Creature features from the late 1950s. We worked without a crew so everyone involved did several jobs. Brandon directed, operated the camera, edited, sound designed and did voice over work. Ama directed, wrote, designed the lighting, costuming, operated the fog machine, fire fx, blood, and the tentacles! Which we also made as well! Jared and Mark did voice over characters as well as performing on camera. Rozi did her own stunts, helped with make up and costuming and Amber helped with set design as well as being on camera! It was a little project made for fun in a time when we need it the most! We hope you enjoy and happy halloween!
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Plot Summary
A team of scientists working on a deep-sea drilling project awakens a colossal, terrifying creature from the abyssal depths. As the monstrous entity begins to systematically destroy their vessel and threaten the world above, the desperate crew must find a way to stop the ancient horror before it's too late. The film escalates into a desperate fight for survival against an unstoppable force of nature.
Critical Reception
Terror from 20,000 Leagues Below received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely panned for its low production values, derivative plot, and poor execution, becoming a common example of a low-budget creature feature that failed to deliver on its premise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised only by a few for its ambitious concept, though criticized by most for failing to execute it.
The film is often cited for its noticeable lack of budget, affecting special effects and overall polish.
Plot holes and weak character development were common complaints.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Terror from 20,000 Leagues Below are scarce and predominantly negative, with many viewers citing the film's uninspired storyline and amateurish presentation as major drawbacks. Some occasional comments mention a few moments of unintentional humor, but overall, it is considered a disappointing viewing experience.
Fun Fact
The film notably features Eric Roberts, a prolific actor known for his extensive filmography, often appearing in direct-to-video and independent productions.
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