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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.1 / 100
2011·Action / Adventure / Drama·1h 48m

SANCTUM

“The only way out is down.”

Master diver Frank McGuire has explored the South Pacific's Esa-ala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team—including 17-year-old son Josh and financier Carl Hurley are forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out.

Above the Line
Alister Grierson·DirectorAndrew Wight·WriterJohn Garvin·WriterJules O'Loughlin·Director of PhotographyDavid Hirschfelder·Original Music Composer
Cast
Richard Roxburgh·FrankIoan Gruffudd·CarlRhys Wakefield·JoshAlice Parkinson·VictoriaDan Wyllie·Crazy GeorgeChristopher James Baker·J.D.Nicole Downes·LizAllison Cratchley·JudesCramer Cain·LukoAndrew Hansen·Dex
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Alister Grierson·Director
Writing· 2
Andrew Wight·WriterJohn Garvin·Writer
Camera· 2
Jules O'Loughlin·Director of PhotographyAdam Kuiper·Key Grip
Sound & Music· 4
David Hirschfelder·Original Music ComposerDan Johnston·FoleyMario Vaccaro·FoleyEmily Rogers Swanson·Music Editor
Art & Design· 7
Nicholas McCallum·Production DesignJenny O'Connell·Art DirectionMirela Rupic·Costume DesignJonathon Hannon·Set DresserWizzy Molineaux·Makeup ArtistKristine Versey·Makeup ArtistMelinda Neoh·Construction Coordinator
Production· 5
Michael Finley·ProducerAndrew Wight·ProducerJames Cameron·Executive ProducerGregory Apps·CastingIneke Majoor·Visual Effects Producer
Other Departments· 9
Nicholas Tripodi·AnimationShane Hall·AnimationChris Anderson·Stunt CoordinatorCheryl Newton·WigmakerBrian Pearce·Special Effects SupervisorGeorgia Smith·Visual Effects CoordinatorWizzy Molineaux·HairstylistSimon Ross·AnimationChuck Comisky·3D Supervisor
By the Numbers
66.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
30%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$109M
ROI 262%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Sanctum's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A1017
#00538A
#262D36
Mood
Mysterious, Adventurous, Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark, cavernous environment with a large, circular opening in the center, resembling an underwater cave entrance. Inside the opening, a lo”

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Key Elements
DiverFlashlightWetsuitFinsCave EntranceWater
Atmosphere
Dark, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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