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Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 3

Its director stated on the record that "what we strived towards was pure entertainment as much as possible, I wanted to make something big, poppy, bright, and fun for a big audience" 1. Its director stated on the record that "the cast is based around the realism found in the world of science, An oceanic research group would typically pull the best people from all over the globe with…" 2. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 6 of 100 3.

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    Creator statementdirector: "What we strived towards was pure entertainment as much as possible. I wanted to make something big, poppy, bright, and fun for a big audience."SlashFilm, August 2023 source ↗
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    Creator statementdirector: "The cast is based around the realism found in the world of science. An oceanic research group would typically pull the best people from all over the globe with a mix of people from everywhere. We wer…"Collider, August 2023 source ↗
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    Content balanceAdvocacy 6 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1

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Synopsis

An exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean of a daring research team spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival.

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceYoung Men
Targeted

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
96
Young Women
37
Older Men
63
Older Women
4
Advocacy6
Entertainment

Audience Representation

LGBTQ+
0

Where to Watch (US)

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Cast & Crew

Cliff Lanning (director) · Ben Wheatley (director)