The Gorge (2025)
The world's most dangerous secret lies between them.
RomanceScience FictionThriller
Director: Scott Derrickson · Writer: Zach Dean
Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.
Where to watch
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Trailer
Director
Scott Derrickson
Cast
Miles Teller
Levi 
Anya Taylor-Joy
Drasa 
Sigourney Weaver
Bartholomew 
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
J.D. 
William Houston
Erikas 
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Black Ops Commander 
James Marlowe
Bradford Shaw 
Julianna Kurokawa
Airman 
Ruta Gedmintas
WWII Scientist 
Oliver Trevena
Crewman User Reviews (8)
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/the-gorge-review-a-well-crafted-genre-blend-with-strong-performances/ "The Gorge may not be a revolution in this genre blend, but it stands out for its stylish execution, imaginative creature design, and the engaging chemistry between its leads. Scott Derrickson once again proves his talent for balancing action, suspense, and emotion, crafting a highly entertaining home blockbuster that, despite lacking deeper development in some of its most fascinating narrative elements, keeps audiences invested from start to finish. In the end, it's a film that thrives on captivating performances, well-orchestrated tension, and the way it transforms a simple premise into a visually striking experience." Rating: B+
## Story: 9 **A gorge shrouded in mystery** At first it appears as a typical adventure or action story but as the film progress, it is slowly revealed to be about a place shrouded in mystery. The flow kept the audience guessing but only to find out it's totally something unexpected. ## Visuals: 9 **It gave me the feels of Guild Wars 2 and World of Warcraft** It was awesome. I kept wondering where the location was, if it even exists. The special effects and design, most especially at the critical part of the story, were beautifully done. As a gamer, it gave me a sense of the places from Guild Wars 2 and World of Warcraft. ## Sound: 8 **It was immersive** The sound effects were great and perfectly timed. It helped in building the mystery and suspense. It was immersive. ## Character: 8 **Done perfectly** The main characters were fit for the story. Ordinary p…
The woman is hot. It's a cool setup. Kind of but...why do the automatic guns not work the first attack and why are the mines set to explode the fence (defence) as well as the Ents? Seems just kind of dumb. Are these the first two to bridge the gap? None of the romance matters. They are both just horny and no build up before he goes over there. This movie is long, boring and pointless. Wait, Corporations are evil. All they care about is money. They don't value human life. They don't value the environment and LOOK AT THE HORRORS WE HAVE CREATED!!!!!
The Gorge (2025) is a movie that gets a lot of things right, blending action, romance, and a bit of suspense into a well-paced story. The plot is simple yet clever, unfolding naturally without unnecessary complexity. It keeps things engaging with steady character development, making you feel connected to the leads as their situation evolves. While some critics seem to take the romance out of context, it actually makes perfect sense within the story. It’s not just there for the sake of it but develops realistically based on their circumstances. Sure, there are some plot holes, but unless you're watching just to nitpick, they don’t take away from the experience. Visually, the movie stands out with dramatic lighting and smart camera work that keeps you immersed. Even daytime scenes carry a certain mood that adds to the film’s atmosphere. The cinematography is well thought out, with…
The Gorge (2025), directed by Scott Derrickson, is a unique mix of action, horror, and romance. Starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, the film follows two elite snipers assigned to guard a mysterious chasm hiding dark secrets. While the film delivers thrilling action and strong performances, some critics feel the romance subplot falls flat. The pacing is uneven, with a slow setup and a rushed climax. However, the genre-blending and chemistry between the leads make it an entertaining watch. Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
The Gorge works, in spite of some conspicuous short comings. Lets get the negatives out of the way. An absurdly illogical story, filled with characters who do improbable, often stupid things. A lack of clear direction in terms of what the story is supposed to be, a love story, an action thriller, a horror, fantasy, sci fi tale? Oddly, I would argue its the creative cocktail of discordant genres and elements, that actually helps this film succeed. Firstly, "The Gorge" works wonderfully as a romance. The chemistry between the key characters sparkles with humour, quirkiness and passion. It functions too, as a fantasy horror, sci fi, thriller with highly creative story and action aspects, that come together beautifully. CGI is only okay but it operates well enough, to make things creepily exciting. In summary, I enjoyed this film. Its compelling, exciting, likeable and inherently w…
Both of them, new stars of next 20 years. love them.
this was the best movie i had seen in a long time. this movie had everything you can think of in a unique kind of way. i was on the edge of my bed just waiting for someone to die but ??? you just have to watch the movie to find out. Believe me, you won't be disappointed. 4 of 5 stars
