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The Tunnel

Seen it?

2011 | 90 min | Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Super 8 or Foreign Correspondent, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An investigation into a government cover-up leads to a network of abandoned train tunnels deep beneath the heart of Sydney. As a journalist and her crew hunt for the story it quickly becomes clear the story is hunting them.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 84K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carlo Ledesma

  • Bel DeliáNatasha Warner
  • Luke ArnoldJim 'Tangles' Williams
  • Andy RodoredaPeter Ferguson
  • James CaitlinTrevor Jones
  • Goran D. KleutStalker
  • Arianna GusiKate
  • Peter McAllumMinister
  • Shannon JonesNews Presenter
  • Ben MaclaineSecurity Guard
  • Steve DavisSteve Miller