The Cave

Name: The Cave
Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror
Released: August 26, 2005
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 30
Cast: Cole Hauser, Morris Chestnut, Piper Perabo

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Screen Gems | Release Date: August 26, 2005 | PG-13

Starring: Cole Hauser, Morris Chestnut, Piper Perabo

Summary: Deep in the Romanian forest, a team of scientists stumbles upon the ruins of a 13th century Abbey. On further inspection, they make a startling discovery -- the Abbey is built over the entrance to a giant underground cave system. Local biologists believe the cave could be home to an undiscovered eco-system, so they hire a group of AmericanDeep in the Romanian forest, a team of scientists stumbles upon the ruins of a 13th century Abbey. On further inspection, they make a startling discovery -- the Abbey is built over the entrance to a giant underground cave system. Local biologists believe the cave could be home to an undiscovered eco-system, so they hire a group of American cave-explorers to help them investigate its depths. (Sony)… Expand

Director: Bruce Hunt

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 97 min

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Kevin Thomas

It's increasingly hard to work up a fright on the screen these days, but even if The Cave doesn't exactly terrify, it's fun and looks great. Read full review

R. Emmet Sweeney

Spare and single-minded, The Cave is an insistently entertaining piece of pulp. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

"Alien" redux. Read full review

Jack Mathews

The Cave looks pretty cool - if you're into stalagmites, stalactites and that sort of thing -and the action is nonstop once they're in the hole. Unfortunately, there are no reference points in the dark to let us know where everyone is in relation to each other and to the monsters, and, therefore, there's little suspense. Read full review

Dallas Observer Luke Y. Thompson

There's no reason to see this film in a theater -- you'll hate yourself for paying full price. Plus, you'll need beer, and lots of it, to appreciate the movie properly. Read full review

Wesley Morris

It's ultimately just a rigorous personal training film made by people who don't seem to like movies or the people who go to them. Read full review

Teresa Wiltz

The Cave isn't just a bad movie, it's a very, very, very bad movie, so bad that it can't even redeem itself by turning into high camp. Read full review

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JGarrett

Aug 28, 2005

You have to enter the theatre with low expectations. If you go into the movie expecting "Jaws", well you are not going to be happy. I thought The Cave was great movie. Computer graphics. Visually appealing, the creatures could had more detail. I enjoyed the cast. The writers could be shot You have to enter the theatre with low expectations. If you go into the movie expecting "Jaws", well you are not going to be happy. I thought The Cave was great movie. Computer graphics. Visually appealing, the creatures could had more detail. I enjoyed the cast. The writers could be shot for some VERY bad dialogue in spots to make the female rock climber sound like a stereotypical surfer which she was not. Also, a bad one liner they gave Morris Chestnutt. Overall, I love it. My best friend and I screamed, laughed, wished a couple of cast members characters dead. (Our wish did come true.) What more can a girl ask. P.S. For the ladies, the male cast members are hunks. The eye candy is enough to get you into the theatre.… Expand

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bazuden

May 16, 2008

Fun movie to watch. Nothing groundbreaking, but good enough t soak up a rainy Sunday. Better than The Descent, I say!

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HellHoleHorror

Feb 15, 2022

I didn't like how shaky and fast the editing was. I thought that it hid too much and made it hard to tell what was going on. The shakiness was distracting. Other than that I guess that it was fine. There was nothing too exciting to look at. The sound fields were creative and really wellI didn't like how shaky and fast the editing was. I thought that it hid too much and made it hard to tell what was going on. The shakiness was distracting. Other than that I guess that it was fine. There was nothing too exciting to look at. The sound fields were creative and really well produced. I loved the use of the rear channels. Absolutely fantastic sound! This was just like Alien (1979) in a cave but without the suspense and awesomeness. I had no care for the characters or what was unfolding. It was made for teenagers and thusly the horror is non-existent in what should be a horror movie. It was more like an action movie but without all the cool guns and car chases and helicopters and stuff. Rather dull story and unoriginal shenanigans make this a very forgettable piece.… Expand

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Zach

May 17, 2010

Overall, this is just a horrible movie... and the ending...wow, what a terrible ending.

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KateA.

Sep 12, 2005

This was bad. VERY bad. I was so bored I ended up playing Tetris on my cell phone through half of the film. Lazy, unimaginative filmmaking. At least there were a few unintentional laughs.

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Honduras

Aug 27, 2005

This film is so bad that not even a mother could like it. Amateur production in every sense.

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