Fear Below — Plunging into Pressure is an action, adventure, and horror film directed by Matthew Holmes, exclusively available on Paramount+ starting January 29, 2026. Clocking in at 1 hour and 25 minutes, this Australian thriller immerses viewers in a tense underwater lockdown, blending natural hazards with human violence. The cast features Hermione Corfield, Jake Ryan, and Josh McConville.
The story is set in Australia in 1940. A team of professional divers is hired for what seems like a straightforward task: to locate and retrieve a car submerged deep in a remote river. However, the mission quickly becomes more dangerous than expected, as the area turns out to be the territory of a particularly aggressive .
The situation spirals out of control when the divers uncover the true motives of their employers. Behind this mission are who are determined to recover stolen gold bars hidden within the wreck. Trapped between a relentless predator and men willing to do anything, the divers’ survival hangs in the balance, turning each dive into a deadly gamble.
The official trailer will be added as soon as it’s released by Paramount+.
With Fear Below, Matthew Holmes continues the tradition of survival thrillers where the natural environment itself becomes a formidable threat. The film explores the claustrophobic nature of diving, the limited visibility, and the fear of a sudden attack, all while introducing a criminal element that heightens the sense of suspense and tension.
The tone is aimed at fans of intense, immersive stories, blending elements of shark flicks with historical adventure thrillers. Set against the backdrop of the 1940s, the film has a unique texture that sets it apart from typical modern genre conventions and amplifies the sense of isolation.
Fear Below - Diving into the Depths of Pressure
Film | 2026
Available on Paramount+ starting January 29, 2026
Action, adventure, horror | Duration: 1h25
Directed by Matthew Holmes | Starring Hermione Corfield, Jake Ryan, Josh McConville
Original title: Fear Below
Country: Australia
Blending underwater suspense, animal threats, and crime, Fear Below - Pressure Dive offers a tense twist on the survival film genre. This Australian production leans on psychological tension and a concept designed to keep adrenaline junkies hooked from start to finish.
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