The Requin (2022), also known as From Below in the UK, is a survival horror thriller directed by Le-Van Kiet. The film follows Jaelyn (Alicia Silverstone) and her husband Kyle (James Tupper), an American couple who travel to Vietnam for a romantic getaway. Their vacation takes a dire turn when a violent tropical storm strikes, destroying their overwater bungalow and leaving them stranded at sea. As they struggle to survive, they face not only the elements but also the threat of great white sharks circling beneath them.
The film explores themes of grief, trauma, and resilience as Jaelyn confronts both the physical dangers of the ocean and her emotional scars from a recent stillbirth. With limited resources and mounting challenges, the couple’s bond is tested as they fight for survival. The narrative unfolds with intense moments of suspense, culminating in a harrowing battle against the relentless predators of the deep.
The Requin was released on January 28, 2022, and is available for streaming on various platforms. Despite its modest budget and mixed critical reception, the film offers a tense and emotional journey into the heart of human endurance and the primal instinct to survive.
