As I sit here on my mountain in the pacific northwest. I'm about to apply my trade as a carpenter. The alarm sounds and I see that sir Ian and sir Gary have released a new movie review for this amazing flick!!! Such an underrated movie!!! Off The Shelf Reviews is the best review channel on RUclips!!! Thanks gentlemen!
I’m old, and was lucky enough to been one of the few who saw this in a theater when is came out. It is now always one of my 31 days of horror movies in October.
I never saw it in theaters. The first time I saw it was streaming on Netflix around 11 years ago. It’s criminally unknown. It’s “Ghost Ship”, only good. Everything about it excels at building creepiness and tension. You don’t know if what they are seeing and hearing is real, or effects of the situation or hypoxia. Yeah, you see ghosts…but those could easily be hallucinations for a large portion of the running time. It’s like the game “Man of Medan”. Is it real? Until the mirror scene, I actually wasn’t sure. Heck, it could still be unreal after that. The cast is excellent. It’s a real shame virtually no one knows this movie exists.
You guys absolutely rock. It’s so refreshing to see two people who are genuine friends, enjoying themselves making a video review. I could watch you guys review paint drying
I've known about this film for a little while now and am so happy you guys are bringing it to more people's attention! A great ghost story with wonderful, creepy tension (though the few jumpscares can be hit or miss at times, in my opinion), a compelling story and a great cast. I personally really liked the fact that when it was all over you could essentially choose whether it was real or not. A stretched rational approach over the obvious supernatural explanation. I hope more people seek this one out, because it definitely doesn't deserve to sink to the depths of forgotten flicks!
I thought the 'sleeping ghost' might be a sidelong reference to the F. Marion Crawford ghost story "The Upper Berth". Ought to re-watch this movie, it's been >20 years for me!
A Belated Merry New Year to you guys from us! Another solid review! When you both are able, hopefully, you will review more forgotten or lesser known gems (or weird ones) along with the more famous ones. If you like some more recommendations, (caution as always because some of these can be painful to watch - in more ways than one - and no, no Neil Breen to be found among them.... yet) I recommend: "The Stoning of Soraya M" (2009); "The Apple" (1980); "Morozko" (1964); "Ben Hur" (1959); "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975); "Carrie" (1976); "Uncle Buck" (1989); "Krull" (1983); "Phantom of the Paradise" (1974); "The Boy who could Fly" (1986) - just for a sample. :)
I have very vague memories of watching this years ago, either I rented it from Blockbuster or caught it on TV at sometime. I loved it then, pretty much forgot it and now I can look it up again! Thanks guys! AlsoI feel this would be a good double feature with Event Horizen.
I remember watching this movie as a kid. Haha, so many hot men and bad CGI. There is also a movie of the same era, that I can not remember the name of, but it is about pilots of a WWII plane not being able to find an airport only to realize they are stuck in some Bermuda Triangle
It has a good premise and setting, being nowhere in the middle of the sea while ww2 is happening is already terrifying, now add a paranormal thing causing paranoia, and you end with a good suspense scary movie
That Star Trek reference did not go noticed Gary... it was not in vein. Idk why it bothered me that Ian didn't laugh at it but here I am commenting on it lol.
This movie is unknown, which is a shame. Because it’s FAR better than “Ghost Ship”, which, aside from Karl Urban, is your typical “haunted gore fest” schlock. This movie actually has suspense, and a genuinely creepy and spooky atmosphere and elements. The sounds, paranoia, and jump scares work so well to ratchet up and explode the released tension.
Great review guys. This what I love about your channel. Introducing us to films that we would have otherwise missed because of self sabotage by the studios. It’s on Amazon Prime to rent for £3.49 if you’re interested! 👊🏻
First one, again👊 thanks for the review guys! 👊A haunted boat/sub.....? I've seen the cover of this movie , but can't remember this one..just thought this movie, was never worth my time
I like this movie. The effects are dodgy, but it's a decent genre mix up of ghost story and war movie. I saw it in the theater. The sound design was great, and some shots were incredible on the big screen. Bob Weinstein f**ked this movie like so many others around this time like Gilliam's Brother's Grim.
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As I sit here on my mountain in the pacific northwest. I'm about to apply my trade as a carpenter. The alarm sounds and I see that sir Ian and sir Gary have released a new movie review for this amazing flick!!! Such an underrated movie!!! Off The Shelf Reviews is the best review channel on RUclips!!! Thanks gentlemen!
Mate you have posted the same comment on these videos. We know this already. Relax.
Lies.
I appreciate this comment every week. As the duly appointed representative of Off The Shelf I hope to see it every review 👊👊
As I sit here on the toilet about drop a depth-charge of my own - I too get the alarm sound. Agreed - best reviews on RUclips. Happy new year everyone
In reality: "as I sit here in my mom's basement...."
I’m old, and was lucky enough to been one of the few who saw this in a theater when is came out. It is now always one of my 31 days of horror movies in October.
I never saw it in theaters. The first time I saw it was streaming on Netflix around 11 years ago. It’s criminally unknown. It’s “Ghost Ship”, only good. Everything about it excels at building creepiness and tension. You don’t know if what they are seeing and hearing is real, or effects of the situation or hypoxia. Yeah, you see ghosts…but those could easily be hallucinations for a large portion of the running time. It’s like the game “Man of Medan”. Is it real? Until the mirror scene, I actually wasn’t sure. Heck, it could still be unreal after that. The cast is excellent. It’s a real shame virtually no one knows this movie exists.
You guys absolutely rock. It’s so refreshing to see two people who are genuine friends, enjoying themselves making a video review. I could watch you guys review paint drying
I've known about this film for a little while now and am so happy you guys are bringing it to more people's attention!
A great ghost story with wonderful, creepy tension (though the few jumpscares can be hit or miss at times, in my opinion), a compelling story and a great cast. I personally really liked the fact that when it was all over you could essentially choose whether it was real or not. A stretched rational approach over the obvious supernatural explanation. I hope more people seek this one out, because it definitely doesn't deserve to sink to the depths of forgotten flicks!
Below is a great movie. It got unfairly kneecapped by the studio
Ooh, this was one of my favorite random Blockbuster finds back in the day...
Thanks, Gary! Thanks, Iain! 👊 Nice pointing out an obscure one.
I thought the 'sleeping ghost' might be a sidelong reference to the F. Marion Crawford ghost story "The Upper Berth". Ought to re-watch this movie, it's been >20 years for me!
A Belated Merry New Year to you guys from us! Another solid review! When you both are able, hopefully, you will review more forgotten or lesser known gems (or weird ones) along with the more famous ones. If you like some more recommendations, (caution as always because some of these can be painful to watch - in more ways than one - and no, no Neil Breen to be found among them.... yet) I recommend: "The Stoning of Soraya M" (2009); "The Apple" (1980); "Morozko" (1964); "Ben Hur" (1959); "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975); "Carrie" (1976); "Uncle Buck" (1989); "Krull" (1983); "Phantom of the Paradise" (1974); "The Boy who could Fly" (1986) - just for a sample. :)
I have very vague memories of watching this years ago, either I rented it from Blockbuster or caught it on TV at sometime. I loved it then, pretty much forgot it and now I can look it up again! Thanks guys!
AlsoI feel this would be a good double feature with Event Horizen.
I remember watching this movie as a kid. Haha, so many hot men and bad CGI. There is also a movie of the same era, that I can not remember the name of, but it is about pilots of a WWII plane not being able to find an airport only to realize they are stuck in some Bermuda Triangle
Such an underrated movie. I’m surprised they didn’t do a wide release, because the trailer is awesome.
This is an underrated gem of a movie. Thanks, lads.
Thank you so much for reviewing one of my favorite obscure movies!
As for the obviously CG barrel: good storytelling trumps obvious CG every time. That scene was good storytelling 😊
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Managed to see this in theaters when it released back to back with the Transporter. It was awesome.
I’m pretty certain I saw this in cinema in glasgow in 2002
A ship can carry a boat, but a boat can’t carry a ship.
But can dogs look up?
This film was released on DVD in Poland over 15 years ago. I got lucky and I bought it.
It has a good premise and setting, being nowhere in the middle of the sea while ww2 is happening is already terrifying, now add a paranormal thing causing paranoia, and you end with a good suspense scary movie
That Star Trek reference did not go noticed Gary... it was not in vein. Idk why it bothered me that Ian didn't laugh at it but here I am commenting on it lol.
Happy 2025 my kittens. Hope you loved the Escape from New York board game, Iain. The perfect Crimbo prezzie from the awesome Gary. 🗽
Ohi i reccomended that during the halloween stream, glad to see you two review it :3
Always thought that `Below` had some loose resemblance to H.P. Lovecraft`s story `The Temple`.
I enjoyed this film🙂
Ooooh, nice one,
This movie is unknown, which is a shame. Because it’s FAR better than “Ghost Ship”, which, aside from Karl Urban, is your typical “haunted gore fest” schlock. This movie actually has suspense, and a genuinely creepy and spooky atmosphere and elements. The sounds, paranoia, and jump scares work so well to ratchet up and explode the released tension.
Great review guys. This what I love about your channel. Introducing us to films that we would have otherwise missed because of self sabotage by the studios. It’s on Amazon Prime to rent for £3.49 if you’re interested! 👊🏻
Depth Charge, Ian. Not Death Charge.
Depends how long the SUB is
First one, again👊 thanks for the review guys! 👊A haunted boat/sub.....? I've seen the cover of this movie , but can't remember this one..just thought this movie, was never worth my time
Great little movie. This and Triangle as a double bill…
I like this movie. The effects are dodgy, but it's a decent genre mix up of ghost story and war movie. I saw it in the theater. The sound design was great, and some shots were incredible on the big screen. Bob Weinstein f**ked this movie like so many others around this time like Gilliam's Brother's Grim.
I like this movie.