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The Cave

  • 2005
  • 16
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
41K
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The Cave (2005)
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AdventureHorrorSci-Fi

Blood-thirsty creatures await a pack of divers who become trapped in an underwater cave network.Blood-thirsty creatures await a pack of divers who become trapped in an underwater cave network.Blood-thirsty creatures await a pack of divers who become trapped in an underwater cave network.

  • Director
    • Bruce Hunt
  • Writers
    • Michael Steinberg
    • Tegan West
  • Stars
    • Piper Perabo
    • Morris Chestnut
    • Cole Hauser
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    41K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce Hunt
    • Writers
      • Michael Steinberg
      • Tegan West
    • Stars
      • Piper Perabo
      • Morris Chestnut
      • Cole Hauser
    • 355User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cole Hauser in The Cave (2005)
    Cole Hauser in The Cave (2005)
    Cole Hauser in The Cave (2005)
    Eddie Cibrian in The Cave (2005)
    Eddie Cibrian in The Cave (2005)
    Eddie Cibrian in The Cave (2005)
    Piper Perabo in The Cave (2005)
    Piper Perabo in The Cave (2005)
    Piper Perabo in The Cave (2005)
    Morris Chestnut in The Cave (2005)
    Morris Chestnut in The Cave (2005)
    Lena Headey in The Cave (2005)

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    Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo
    • Charlie
    Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut
    • Top Buchanan
    Cole Hauser
    Cole Hauser
    • Jack McAllister
    Eddie Cibrian
    Eddie Cibrian
    • Tyler McAllister
    Lena Headey
    Lena Headey
    • Dr. Kathryn Jennings
    Rick Ravanello
    Rick Ravanello
    • Briggs
    Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim
    • Alex Kim
    Kieran Darcy-Smith
    Kieran Darcy-Smith
    • Strode
    Marcel Iures
    Marcel Iures
    • Dr. Nicolai
    Vlad Radescu
    Vlad Radescu
    • Dr. Bacovia
    Simon Kunz
    Simon Kunz
    • Mike - Caver #1
    David Kennedy
    David Kennedy
    • Ian - Caver #2
    Alin Panc
    • Razvan - Caver #3
    Zoltan Butuc
    • Corvin - Caver #4
    Brian Steele
    Brian Steele
    • Creature Performer
    • Director
      • Bruce Hunt
    • Writers
      • Michael Steinberg
      • Tegan West
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    • Trivia
      The film claims to have some basis in truth because new micro-ecologies have been discovered in deep caves, especially in Romania. According to film consultant Dr. Christi Lascu (acclaimed speleologist and Romanian editor of National Geographic magazine), 35 brand new species were found in the Movila Caves in the late-1980s. Among the species found was a 10cm centipede with a venomous bite. There was nothing the size of the creature in the movie, but in theory there is not a limit for the size of animals living down there.
    • Goofs
      The characters seem to have completely normal uninhibited conversations under water despite having a mouthpiece fully inserted into their mouths.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Kathryn: At first, I thought it couldn't survive outside of a cave environment. Now, I'm not sure. I think it wants to get out.

    • Connections
      Featured in HypaSpace: Episode #4.170 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Nemo
      Written by Tuomas Holopainen

      Performed by Nightwish

      Courtesy of Roadrunner Records, Nuclear Blast Records, Scene Nation Oy and Spinefarm Records

    User reviews355

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    6/10
    Not scary but some fun action
    A group of scientist/explorers are brought in to explore a cave in Romania. Legend claims a church was built to seal the cave as a display of God's protective power, and Templar Knights fought winged demons.

    The acting is pretty good with some solid actors. The most recognizable actors are Lena Headey, Morris Chestnut, Daniel Dae Kim, Cole Hauser, Piper Perabo, and Eddie Cibrian. They're able to give serious performances without being campy.

    It's not scary as a horror, but it works more as an action adventure. They could have laid out the cave system better as the movie goes along. A few seconds of screen time could save a whole lot of headaches. Seeing Piper Perabo swinging on the cliff is a lot of fun. However some of the other action scenes are too confused and chaotic.

    The creatures are a bit of a disappointment. It's just yet another CG creature creation. Half lizard half dragon, it could have been so much better considering what the creatures are derived from. They could have made it much more original and unique.
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    • Oct 16, 2013

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Romanian
    • Also known as
      • Prime Evil
    • Filming locations
      • Romania
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Cinerenta Medienbeteiligungs KG
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,007,991
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,147,294
      • Aug 28, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,296,457
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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