In remembrance of Sam Neill, the highly engaging, underrated maritime thriller co-starring Nicole Kidman and Billy Zane. Produced by George Miller (the MAD MAX series).
When a veteran sailor (Neill) and his wife (Kidman) rescue the half-delirious sole survivor of a crippled schooner (a compellingly deranged Zane), the skeptical husband rows to the disabled boat and finds a horrifying sight. Turning back to his own ship, he sees it racing away – with his wife on board – starting a desperate cat-and-mouse game on the high seas.
"Three people, two boats... quite effectively directed, shot, and cast; exceptionally well cast..." Gene Siskel, Siskel & Ebert
"The look, tone and feel of Dead Calm has barely aged a jot, making it an intensely rewarding film to rewatch... Neill and Zane contribute edge-of-your-seat performances... [Kidman] is a hypnotic presence." Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian