Parallax

“Every film begins with someone deciding where to look.”

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Directed by Chris Kentis
2004•1h 20m•R•★ 5.6
Horror / Thriller

Synopsis

Two divers are left out at sea without a boat. There’s nothing but water for miles, unless they look at what’s underneath them...

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CuratedScholarly

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MovementNocturnal

Film Noir

Stories where morality is uncertain and every decision carries a cost.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorChris Kentis
CinematographyChris KentisLaura Lau
MusicGraeme Revell
Principal Cast
Blanchard Ryan
Blanchard RyanSusan Watkins
Daniel Travis
Daniel TravisDaniel Kintner
Saul Stein
Saul SteinSeth
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Michael E. WilliamsonDavis
Cristina Zenato
Cristina ZenatoLinda
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John CharlesJunior

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Runtime1h 20m (80 mins)

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Production Details

DirectorChris Kentis
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioPlunge Pictures LLC • Lions Gate Films • EastGate Films
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