Open Water 3: Cage Dive

Open Water 3: Cage Dive

Year: 2017

Runtime: 80 min

Language: English

Director: Gerald Rascionato

DramaThrillerHorror

While cage-diving off the Australian coast, three friends find themselves in a terrifying situation when a sudden rogue wave capsizes their boat. Adrift and exposed, they face a growing threat from a swarm of Great White sharks as a storm approaches. With no immediate hope of rescue, they must fight to survive against the circling predators and the unforgiving elements.

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1

Warning Announcement

The film opens with a chilling warning about the footage discovered from an underwater camera in 2015. Viewers are cautioned that the subsequent footage contains graphic material, setting a dark tone for the narrative ahead.

2015
2

Cage Diving Incident

A tragic news segment reveals the catastrophe involving a Cage Diving company. Their boat capsized due to a monstrous wave, resulting in several individuals, including three friends, going missing.

3

Discovery of the Camera

One week after the accident, an underwater camera is found at the ocean's bottom, its SD card intact despite the damage. This discovery initiates the journey to uncover the story behind the missing friends.

One week later
4

Meet the Three Friends

In Laguna Beach, California, we are introduced to brothers Josh and Jeff, and Jeff's girlfriend Megan. They are preparing for an audition for a reality game show, motivated by the chance to win a grand prize of $100,000.

Laguna Beach, California
5

Audition Preparation

Understanding the requirements for their audition tape, the trio decides to showcase their physical and mental strength through a Cage Diving experience. Jeff also purchases an underwater camera to capture their adventure.

6

Family Reunion

Three days prior to their cage dive, the friends travel to Sydney, Australia, to visit their cousin Greg. They enjoy quality time together at the beach, strengthening family bonds before their adventure.

Three days prior Sydney, Australia
7

Send-Off Party

As they prepare for their upcoming dive, Greg organizes a send-off party to celebrate their reunion and impending adventure. Jeff records a heartfelt confession about proposing to Megan on the show, unaware of the affair brewing between her and Josh.

Sydney, Australia
8

Tensions Rise

On the eve of the dive, the friends arrive in Adelaide to participate in the Shark Cage Dive Tour. The atmosphere thickens with tension when Jeff accidentally discovers footage of Megan's romantic moment with Josh.

The day before the dive Adelaide
9

Into Shark-Infested Waters

The following day, after a safety briefing, the group boards a boat that sets out into the perilous shark-infested waters. Megan remains unconcerned, convinced that the cage will shield them from danger as they prepare to dive.

Adelaide, Shark-infested waters
10

The Capsizing

Disaster strikes as a massive wave capsizes the boat, throwing everyone into the treacherous ocean. In the chaos, the trio escapes the cage but soon finds themselves engulfed in a dangerous frenzy as sharks begin to circle.

Adelaide, in the ocean
11

Struggle for Survival

As they desperately swim for safety, they encounter a survivor in distress and witness a horrific shark attack. The dire circumstances heighten their fear, with Megan suffering a cut on her leg, further complicating their escape.

Adelaide, in the ocean
12

The Raft Encounter

Night falls and the group discovers an abandoned life raft filled with supplies. Desperate for rescue, Megan fires a flare, but their encounter with another survivor turns catastrophic when a flare ignites in the raft.

During the night
13

Conflict Among Friends

With tensions building, a heated argument erupts between Josh and Megan, revealing their deceitful actions. However, the confrontation is abruptly interrupted when a shark reappears, seizing Megan and creating further chaos.

14

Final Confessions

As dawn breaks, the remaining friends confront the grim reality of their situation. Overcome by guilt and fatigue, Josh delivers a heartbreaking confession about their ordeal, even as a shark lurks, ready to strike.

At dawn
15

Tragic Ending

In a heart-wrenching climax, Josh's desperate attempts to signal a rescue are cut short when a shark engulfs him. The camera, left abandoned beneath the waves, captures their devastating fates.

Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 22:52

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