The Tunnel Movie
Blackrock Films | Release Date: August 5, 2011
7.9
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IAmPhongNguyenOct 17, 2011
The Tunnel takes you into a very scary atmosphere with its suspense buildup and a certain scene that makes you cover you eyes quick. I had never done that on any horror movies. The Tunnel is a very creepy thanks to the descent acting,The Tunnel takes you into a very scary atmosphere with its suspense buildup and a certain scene that makes you cover you eyes quick. I had never done that on any horror movies. The Tunnel is a very creepy thanks to the descent acting, realistic documentary, and the very dark setting.… Expand
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DMEMay 5, 2012
"The Tunnel" starts out slow and uninteresting, but it picks itself up and manages to thoroughly frighten you, while remaining completely believable.
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10
LovejoyMay 14, 2013
''Visionary'' ''Scary'' ''Intense''

''at first when i put the movie on it was kinda slow then as soon as they hit the tunnell it was like u could feel the evil as they when further and further it gave me the heebie jeebies big time whats''Visionary'' ''Scary'' ''Intense''

''at first when i put the movie on it was kinda slow then as soon as they hit the tunnell it was like u could feel the evil as they when further and further it gave me the heebie jeebies big time whats great is not knowing what those things are zombies mutant freaks or whatever this was a kick ass film''… Expand
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ZPFan0LABAug 23, 2013
This is the second best horror movie I've seen. I may be biased to rating an Aussie horror film 10, but I don't care-Paranormal Activity, Grave Encounters and even the Conjuring can bow down to this beast of a horror flick. The plot is great,This is the second best horror movie I've seen. I may be biased to rating an Aussie horror film 10, but I don't care-Paranormal Activity, Grave Encounters and even the Conjuring can bow down to this beast of a horror flick. The plot is great, location is scary, characters aren't stupid and the fact that a sequel is planed, has me loving this. The horror threat in this movie is believable, mysterious, scary and intimidating. It's like the Alien from James Cameron's Aliens; we know quite a bit about it, but it is still so strange and alien like. Everyone must go see this film-NOW… Expand
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FilmVirtueJul 24, 2015
A well made independent flick that packs up thrills thanks to its atmosphere and brilliant acting. Not only does it master the mokumentary film style, but improves on it so well that one unaware of it being a film, might actually believe reality.
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horcrux2007Sep 2, 2014
"The Tunnel" is one of the most terrifying found footage films I have ever seen. For a modern horror movie, it's extremely low on jump scares and utilizes its found footage style very well, and the film is extremely suspenseful and intense."The Tunnel" is one of the most terrifying found footage films I have ever seen. For a modern horror movie, it's extremely low on jump scares and utilizes its found footage style very well, and the film is extremely suspenseful and intense. If you're not a fan of found footage films, this isn't the one that will convert you, but if you don't mind the style, I give it my highest recommendation.… Expand
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emeraldcitySep 5, 2014
It's not a bad film-Australian made I believe. Gets your blood pounding a bit near the end of it which is a good thing since it a horror movie. Good acting and not bad special effects have you believing its real footage even its basicallyIt's not a bad film-Australian made I believe. Gets your blood pounding a bit near the end of it which is a good thing since it a horror movie. Good acting and not bad special effects have you believing its real footage even its basically just another mockumentary (fake documentary)...Aussie culture is a bit different so that might affect the way a western audience sees this film on a few levels. I think most people don't expect much when they go to see a film today & the market is saturated with everything imaginable...so in a world with a million movies what does it matter of there is or less or one more out there? Probably not. This film dares to ask the question. Go see it and decide for yourself-it might change your life-or it might bore you completely. Or it might not. It might just leave you a couple of bucks lighter with that much less daylight left in your day. Oh Yeh.… Expand
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JoellemmOct 1, 2016
Clearly reminiscent of REC, and includes some equally tense moments, but its no where near as horrifying. Its just way too obsessed with its own design; I mean, how can I remain immersed in the situation, if its constantly cutting away forClearly reminiscent of REC, and includes some equally tense moments, but its no where near as horrifying. Its just way too obsessed with its own design; I mean, how can I remain immersed in the situation, if its constantly cutting away for further narration? We get it, its meant to be like a documentary. But its not, so don't force it, because it only takes away from the films successes, without building on the plot in a worthy way. These being, its mystery of the setting, and the truly gripping moments that hold the film together. The film is scary at least, which is probably the most important aspect of a horror.… Expand
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voxottoAug 15, 2016
A interesting horror movie, comparable to paranormal activity. The documentary style shooting seemed almost legit and realistic but I never thought that ''woah this is real'' like while watching paranormal activity. But its a great watch andA interesting horror movie, comparable to paranormal activity. The documentary style shooting seemed almost legit and realistic but I never thought that ''woah this is real'' like while watching paranormal activity. But its a great watch and would definetaly recommend it to any horror lovers!… Expand
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DomgwyDec 20, 2017
Set in and around the sewers of Sydney ‘The Tunnel’ follows a group of journalists as they investigate the labyrinth beneath the city.

Borrowing styles from the ‘found footage’ genre, Carlo Ledesma’s film in many ways achieves a consistencySet in and around the sewers of Sydney ‘The Tunnel’ follows a group of journalists as they investigate the labyrinth beneath the city.

Borrowing styles from the ‘found footage’ genre, Carlo Ledesma’s film in many ways achieves a consistency and believability that other more Hollywood offerings, such as ‘Chronicle’, have failed to deliver. The fact that the characters are a film crew whose main source of light in the tunnels is the high powered torch mounted on their professional news camera allows you to forget the ‘why are they filming this?’ contradiction that can often take you out of theses sorts of films.

As for the characters they are the typical mixed bunch. The crusading female journalist Nat (Bel Deliá), her producer Pete (Andy Rodoreda, think of an Australian Michael Fassbender), cameraman Steve (Steve Davis) and sound recorder ‘Tangles’ (Luke Arnold) are all given a key part to play both in the narrative and, in the case of the crew members particularly, in the actual documentation of the events.

Starting off as a political news story surrounding an abandoned government project to use the sewers of Sydney as a water recycling plant, the film makes sure to set up a level of realism as conversations are captured on CCTV or used as ways of the crew checking their kit. The opening of the film also allows the characters and their relationships to take shape, and while this would usually involve the characters themselves interacting with each other (in the car on their way to the cabin, or abandoned town or wherever) the film also employs another technique in order to get to know the characters.

Interviews are cut to throughout the story and provide personal accounts from characters as the events unfold (in much the same way as ‘District 9′). While this does allow us further insight into the characters and what they think of each other, discerning viewers may find it spoils the film somewhat as things start to go wrong down in the sewers.

As for the horror aspects they are mostly played brilliantly. While there are no particularly gory images (save one or two) Ledesma cunningly employs the ‘Alien’ philosophy (its not what you see, its what you imagine thats scary) which is used to great effect in the often pitch black setting.

To give away the threat itself would ruin the suspense of a horror film like this but I will say there is one particular reveal that is so damn creepy the image is likely to stay with you for a while.

‘The Tunnel’ definitely a good watch for horror fans, but don’t be put off if this isn’t usually your sort of thing. With a well thought out premise, solid cast (with a particularly good performance from amiable Steve Davis, who is in fact a cameraman ‘giving acting a go’) and genuinely creepy horror, ‘The Tunnel’ is a great example of Australian independent film.… Expand
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MagustavoJul 31, 2022
Better than I expected. A good found-footage movie, with a solid story and nice actings. You should try it.
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