That means a slowed sense of movement, too it takes Ben and Tina a while of careful exploration before the activity escalates. Blocking a scene is tricky enough on dry land, but underwater? It’s a technical marvel. The scares don’t come as fast or furious as many would probably like. The technical precision and safety measures required of having actors and crew underwater means a scaled-back story it’s simple mythology. That atmosphere of preserved bodies or home décor lifelessly floating in the abyss engages visually where the narrative sags. As Ben and Tina make their descent into darkness, to eventually discover a pristinely preserved home where no fish dare come near, it’s Ballard’s cinematography that creates an eerie, elegant atmosphere that never relents.
Jacques Ballard ’s extensive experience with underwater cinematography is The Deep House ’s most significant and vital asset. With the instructions of “follow the steps” down 50 meters below to the dark depths of the lake and only an hour or so worth of oxygen, Ben and Tina find leaving their discovery might prove harder than finding it.ĭ.P. The couple happens upon a local, Pierre ( Eric Savin ), who promises to show them the coveted spot that isn’t on any map. He drags his girlfriend Tina ( Camille Rowe ) along, constantly pushing her past her comfort zone and refusing to slow down. Ben’s latest goal is to find legendary village ruins submerged deep underwater fifty years ago during a dam’s construction. Urban explorer Ben ( James Jagger ) is a thrill seeker in perpetual pursuit of the next unique find that will draw big numbers on his social media channels. While the nature of bringing this vision to the screen does limit it narratively, The Deep House more than unsettles through an eerie, otherworldly atmosphere and an exhilarating new twist to the haunted house. Yet, the technique and precise, painstaking execution required to bring this ambitious aquatic nightmare to life seem like, well, a nightmare. A haunted house that can only be accessed by diving to the bottom of a murky, deep lake exhilarates for its innovative new spin on the subgenre. The very concept behind Inside directors Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury ’s latest is simultaneously ingenious and daunting.
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