The Divide (Post-Apocalyptic Movie) - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 05-21-2010, 09:11 PM

There's only 24 hours to see the teaser before the remove it...

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Last year we heard that Xavier Gens (Hitman) would be directing a film called The Fallout that was said to be in the mode of Assault on Precinct 13. The story has a group of people taking refuge in the basement of an apartment building after an explosion devastates New York City.

Now the film has a new title, The Divide, and a teaser that does a good job of setting the mood for the tense, almost certainly violent flick.

The teaser is up for 24 hours at the official site (via FirstShowing) and, Inception musical overtones aside, I really like how it plays. OK, we’ve seen these beats before in other movies, but there’s something here. Granted, I’m still a bit worried, given the director’s history. Gens has made two movies that I very actively dislike: Hitman and Frontier(s). Hitman had contentious issues in post, so Gens might get a pass there. I thought Frontier(s) was just a slog, with elements borrowed from other films and not used very well, and characters that didn’t hold my interest.

But I liked the early stuff I read about this one, and post-apocalyptic movies are so often fun. Plus, the teaser looks pretty fantastic.

Here’s the official synopsis:

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When a cataclysmic explosion devastates New York, eight strangers take refuge in the basement of their apartment building, a converted fallout shelter designed by their paranoid superintendent Mickey. With just three connecting rooms it’s barely big enough, but with stockpiles of food and water, the group are at least safe from the horrors outside, and they settle in and attempt to fathom the catastrophe that has ended the lives of so many of their loved ones.

But suddenly men in HAZMAT suits storm their shelter and open fire. The strangers join forces in a desperate bid to take on this enemy, with no one understanding what these HAZMATS are looking for and what drives them to be so merciless. With fatalities on both sides and the remaining HAZMATS temporarily pushed back and locked out, the worst is yet to come for the group. Cabin fever sets in as the perception of the shelter shifts from safe-haven to claustrophobic rat-trap.

And here’s the teaser. Underneath that is a quick walk-through of the film’s basement set.

SDBlu · 05-21-2010, 09:29 PM

The trailer looks pretty good, but I wonder if the entire movie is going to be filmed in this basement. Not a fan of Hitman and I never saw Frontiers, but I would give this one a shot. Plus, I like the Inception music in the background...

Steve · 05-21-2010, 09:42 PM

Looks promising IMO. I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but I actually like Hitman, but I never saw Frontiers.

Ghasta · 05-21-2010, 09:43 PM

Wonder if this is gonna be shot like Cloverfield.....that shakey home video camera style?

ManUtd · 05-21-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Looks promising IMO. I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but I actually like Hitman, but I never saw Frontiers.

I also haven't seen Frontiers and I agree with your other points.

SquidPuppet · 05-22-2010, 12:49 AM

That was some cold sh!t when they slammed the door on those other folks.

Certainly has potential written all over it. I love the concept.

Lord_Stewie · 05-22-2010, 01:22 AM

Teaser was a tease, I see Quarantine meets Day of the Dead scenario in the ad.

Looks cool but still questionable about the product. Still will check it out though.

OrlandoEastwood · 05-23-2010, 11:18 PM

I missed it. Does anyone know where I can it?

05-21-2010, 09:29 PM	#2
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	The trailer looks pretty good, but I wonder if the entire movie is going to be filmed in this basement. Not a fan of Hitman and I never saw Frontiers, but I would give this one a shot. Plus, I like the Inception music in the background... Sony 52XBR4 Sony PS3-SLIM-160gb//Sony BDP-S360 Onkyo TX-SR805 Polk Audio Monitor 70 S-2 Polk Audio CS2 Axiom QS-8 Surrounds APC H15//Blue Lynk Remote ED A2-300

05-21-2010, 09:42 PM	#3
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:77 Blu-ray collection:215 Trading Score:40	Looks promising IMO. I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but I actually like Hitman, but I never saw Frontiers. Steve WTB: PS3 case that holds 2 discs. If you have one you can part with please PM me.

05-21-2010, 09:43 PM	#4
Ghasta Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Pittsburgh, PA Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:6	Wonder if this is gonna be shot like Cloverfield.....that shakey home video camera style? AVR - Sony STR DG 720 7.1 channel / TV - 40" Samsung LN-T4069F 120Hz 1080p POLK LOVE: CSR Center, Monitor 50 fronts, 30 Rears PSW111 8" powered sub Fatboy PS3, Wii "Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica....."

05-22-2010, 12:49 AM	#6
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:276 Blu-ray reviews:27	Thanks for sharing That was some cold sh!t when they slammed the door on those other folks. Certainly has potential written all over it. I love the concept. Because Calamari Marionette Ph.D sounded pompous, that's why. Last edited by SquidPuppet; 05-22-2010 at 12:52 AM.

05-22-2010, 01:22 AM	#7
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Teaser was a tease, I see Quarantine meets Day of the Dead scenario in the ad. Looks cool but still questionable about the product. Still will check it out though. Victory Is Mine *Don't even think about it* Obey the Topus! PSN ID: Shadblz OBEY ME OR I WILL PUT YOU ON DIAPER DETAIL THE CLINTS CHARTER MEMBER 01/06/10

05-23-2010, 11:18 PM	#8
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