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Old 25-04-2012, 10:19 AM
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Has anyone here seen this new horror sci-fi, The Divide? It's directed by the guy who made Frontier(s) and is incredible! It's about a group of apocalypse survivors - including Micheal Biehn from Terminator - who are trapped inside an underground bunker together. Madness begins to take over, along with the radiation poisoning. Soon there's *[removal of spoilers]*. It's very hard to watch! If you like horrors on the gorier, more disturbing side give this one a watch! It's fantastic!

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“A LEAN, MEAN AND NASTY LITTLE MASTERPIECE.”

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Strongly tipped as a filmmaker to watch on the strength of his astonishing debut feature “Frontier(s)” and hard-hitting follow up “Hitman”, director Xavier Gens fulfils all expectations with his latest offering, The Divide, an intense, post-apocalyptic shocker hailed as “a must-see” by Aint It Cool News and described by Screenjabber.com as “a film of extreme visual flair… thrilling… thought provoking, exciting highly recommended.”

Adding further pedigree to the film’s impressive credentials is a stellar cast of familiar horror, sci-fi and cult genre movie stars that includes Michael Biehn (The Abyss; Aliens; The Terminator), Lauren German (Hawaii Five-O; Hostel: Part II), Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction), Milo Ventimiglia (Wolverine; Heroes), Courtney B. Vance (Final Destination 5; FlashForward) and Ashton Holmes (Nikita; The Pacific).

As an onslaught of nuclear missiles from an unknown assailant falls on New York City, a small group of tenants and the caretaker of an apartment building manage to find refuge in the building’s bunker-like basement. But as the days and nights slowly tick by, their sanctuary starts to resemble something more akin to a living hell. Adding further terror to the situation, the shelter is unexpectedly attacked by mysterious armed assailants wearing hazmat suits, their motives unknown but their merciless method of assault all too clear. This new threat forces the trapped victims to unite against a common enemy but it is a unity that proves to be short-lived.

With little chance of rescue and only unspeakable horrors and almost certain death awaiting them on the outside, the survivors slowly begin to descend into madness as food and water supplies dwindle, tensions flare and self-preservation becomes the only option. The ensuing power struggle leads to physical, psychological and sexual torment among the group as each member loses touch with his and her humanity. Despite this, one individual holds on to the hope of some form of salvation beyond the thick concrete walls of what may soon become nothing more than a tomb.

From its terrifying opening sequence to its breathtaking and totally unexpected finale, The Divide grips like a vice throughout and sees the ever-excellent Michael Biehn delivering one of the most riveting performances of his career.
Anyone seen it?

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Old 25-04-2012, 10:58 AM
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It's not showing anywhere near me but I've pre-ordered a copy from amazon (£7.99, screw paying 12.99) on the strength of Frontiers and because I like post Apocalyptic movies. Cast is a bit B-list but that's ok, I hope it entertains. Release date has been delayed until May 17- 19, according to amazon.
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Old 25-04-2012, 09:22 PM
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I read the review about "the devide" on total film and I felt like i watched another movie!!!!! Michael Biehn is not crazy and the film has nothing to do with "post-9/11 militarism"! It's a really disturbing film, showing the real human nature... In the beginning you feel like it's gonna be another apocalyptic movie, ok you've seen it all before, but as time goes by, everything changes. It's pure horror. And i really liked it. After watching it, images kept coming over and over again in my mind. It's dark and grim and perfect... It worths more than 3 stars...
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Old 26-04-2012, 10:10 AM
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It's pure horror. And i really liked it. After watching it, images kept coming over and over again in my mind. It's dark and grim and perfect... It worths more than 3 stars...
cool. I look forward to seeing it. (I trust your opinion more than total film, pulpy)
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Old 01-05-2012, 01:31 AM
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:-D Now i feel flattered and responsible... you know who to blame if you don't like the movie
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Old 01-05-2012, 11:14 AM
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Feel flattered but not responsible. If it's cak it was my choice; but I'm reasonably sure it won't be. I like the director's work so far.
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