The Last Breath (2024) movie poster

The Last Breath

2024 ·1h 36m · ★ 5.9 (157)

A group of old college friends reunite on a Caribbean scuba diving trip exploring the wreckage of a WWII battleship and find themselves trapped inside the underwater labyrinth of rusted metal surrounded by great white sharks.

Why it matters

A tense blend of submerged claustrophobia and primal shark terror that channels classic underwater horror with a modern indie spirit.

  • Practical effects and tight set design sell the rusted, labyrinthine wreck as a deadly character itself.
  • Shark menace leans into classic Jaws-era dread rather than CGI spectacle—refreshingly tactile.
  • The ensemble’s fractured friendships add emotional weight to the suffocating pressure of the underwater trap.
  • Ideal for fans of survival horror who appreciate slow-burning tension over jump scares and cheap thrills.

Horror DNA

Gore
43
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
100

Content Warnings

Animal Harm

Phobia triggers

Deep WaterTight Spaces

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