'Dead Calm' features only three characters, and the confines of a yacht, and they utilize every possible moment to create suspense!
After losing their son in a tragic accident a young couple, Rae (Kidman) and John (Neill), decide to take a break by going sailing on their yacht. However, their tranquility is shattered when they rescue a mysterious stranger from an apparent ill-fated galleon.
Billy Zane is excellent as the antagonist Hughie Warriner. Being a sea veteran, John immediately distrusts Hughie. His suspicions are soon justified and their lives become a living hell and fight for survival. Every detail is so well set-up. 'Dead Calm' is a psychological horror, and excellent character study. A very young Kidman is really good as the film's protagonist. The film also ends on a satisfying note.
'Dead Calm' won awards for Best Cinematography, Best Original Musical Score, Best Achievement in Sound and Best Editing. The New York Times named it one of the 1000 best films ever made.
Would I watch it again? Yes, definitely.
After losing their son in a tragic accident a young couple, Rae (Kidman) and John (Neill), decide to take a break by going sailing on their yacht. However, their tranquility is shattered when they rescue a mysterious stranger from an apparent ill-fated galleon.
Billy Zane is excellent as the antagonist Hughie Warriner. Being a sea veteran, John immediately distrusts Hughie. His suspicions are soon justified and their lives become a living hell and fight for survival. Every detail is so well set-up. 'Dead Calm' is a psychological horror, and excellent character study. A very young Kidman is really good as the film's protagonist. The film also ends on a satisfying note.
'Dead Calm' won awards for Best Cinematography, Best Original Musical Score, Best Achievement in Sound and Best Editing. The New York Times named it one of the 1000 best films ever made.
Would I watch it again? Yes, definitely.