DIY VIRAL
The author Robert Scucci
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There are countless found footage horror films, such as the 2011 film Tunnel takes up our streaming apps, but not all are created equal. The hit-or-miss aspect is what continually draws me to found footage films, as it's my favorite sub-genre when done well. Leaving a source of horror to the viewer's imagination for the duration of its run, Tunnel is gritty, exciting, well-shot, dimly lit (by design), and superbly acted, making it one of the best low-budget found footage films of the last 20 years.
Tends to its simplicity
Streaming free on Tubi, Tunnel follows similar rhythms Blair Witch Projectbut in an urban environment.
Venue: Sydney, Australia Tunnel the story is told later in interviews with investigative journalist Natasha Warner (Bel Delia) and her cameraman Steven Miller (Steve Davis). Aside from the all-too-realistic playback of Natasha's 911 calls at the beginning of the film, we have no idea what's going on underground, but we're about to find out.
After learning about an abandoned water recycling project run by the New South Wales government, Natasha becomes suspicious when officials suddenly shut down the project despite initial enthusiasm. Through Natasha's research, she learns that there are homeless camps in the tunnels and that many of the underground's inhabitants have inexplicably disappeared over the past months. Whenever Natasha asks around, the officials deny that any displaced citizen has ever lived underground, leading her to believe that there is something sinister about it.
A cavernous conspiracy
What was originally proposed as a means to recycle the still water found beneath Sydney's extensive train network as a conservation effort turns into what Natasha sees as a massive government cover-up. Tunnel (streaming on Tubi). Natasha assembles a small team that includes her producer Peter (Andy Rodoreda), cinematographer Steven and an audio engineer known as Tangle (Luke Arnold) who are reluctant to join her as they were pulled over to other projects to help with the investigation.
Natasha and her crew, not having the proper clearance to enter the hidden network of tunnels, slip into it undetected. They quickly regret ending up underground where their fate becomes uncertain as they have no real way to reach help as no one knows where they are.
Camera work is superior
Since Tunnel is made like a documentary, the confession scene has a rhythm similar to the true crimes you might find streaming Netflix. You know better than to get emotionally involved with some of the characters because they aren't around to tell their side of the story for reasons that will become clear as the footage plays out.
This framework defines Tunnel separately from others found footage movies found on streaming, because Natasha and company are experienced journalists who know how to work with audio and video technology.
As Natasha and company run for their lives from some unknown entity, the camerawork is relatively solid (all things considered), keeping you engaged in the story because you're not trying to fight motion sickness despite the fact that you're sitting on your couch.
A work of fiction with real scares
Experienced crew Tunnel also creates a tense dynamic, because Natasha – similar to Heather Donahue from The Blair Witch Project – is the only person who wants to be there. Also, Peter, Steven, and Tangles have a penchant for joking around, especially since despite their technical knowledge, they don't take Natasha's investigation seriously at all. When Tangle tries to correct his microphone levels after claiming to have heard screams during the playback, Natasha initially doesn't believe him, which turns out to be a fatal mistake.
But still, thanks to Tangle's invaluable skills, we are treated to moments of silence punctuated by pipes slowly dripping in the distance, unknown footsteps barely audible outside the frame, and the feeling that you are not alone in the tunnel with Natasha's crew. streaming this movie and wondering when their flashlights will run out of battery, leaving you in the dark.
The tunnel currently streaming for free is Tubi.
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