Nine Miles Down
Nine Miles Down

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Nine Miles Down

2009
Movie
86 min
English

In the Sahara desert, a sandstorm batters a deserted drilling station. A security patrolman battles through the high winds to investigate why all contact with the station has been lost. Originally built for gas exploration, and then abandoned, the site had recently been taken over by a multi-national research team intent on drilling deeper into the earth’s crust than ever before.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Anthony HickoxGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Investigative journalist 'JJ' is sent to a remote village in England to look into a series of unexplained deaths. She discovers that the deaths are linked to a sinister cult and a mysterious ancient artifact. As she delves deeper, she finds herself in a race against time to uncover the truth before she becomes the cult's next victim.

Critical Reception

Nine Miles Down received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on horror clichés. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the atmosphere and suspense while others found it lacking originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a dark and mysterious atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as a standard, albeit somewhat uninspired, entry into the horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a mixed to negative sentiment, with some viewers finding the film moderately entertaining for its genre conventions, while others were disappointed by its lack of innovation and plot holes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around the village of Great Snoring in Norfolk, England.

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The handsome but pretty charm-free Adrian Paul (a sort of cross between Colin Farrell and Mel Gibson) is "Jack". He is despatched to a remote desert facility to check up after they lose contact with the outside world. Once he arrives, he en...