The Tunnel

The events unfold in present-day New South Wales during a severe drought and water shortage. The government announces plans to recycle millions of litres trapped in the tunnels but cancels them without explanation. Homeless sheltering in the tunnels and the rumors of disappearances anchor the atmosphere.

An extensive network of abandoned train tunnels beneath Sydney forms the film's primary setting. The tunnels house remnants of WWII air raid shelters and a vast underground lake, all layered with signs of homeless squats. The space doubles as a stark, claustrophobic backdrop for the investigation and the unfolding danger.

🕵️ Conspiracy

Natasha's pursuit of truth drives the narrative as she questions officials and confronts bureaucratic secrecy. The documentary frame highlights how decisions around essential resources are shielded from public scrutiny. The missing homeless and the abrupt cancellation of the tunnel-water plan reinforce a sense of hidden agendas. The film suggests that power and information may be manipulated to protect interests rather than public welfare.

🧭 Survival

Characters navigate the claustrophobic tunnel system, facing darkness, dwindling supplies, and the ever-present risk of a predatory presence. The crew's survival depends on teamwork, careful use of light, and making fast decisions under pressure. The environment itself becomes a test of endurance, as equipment failures escalate the danger.

👁️ Fear

The presence of the tall, alien-like humanoid introduces primal fear and the unknown. The fear is amplified by damaged sound equipment and missing crew members. The film uses the monster to explore how fear shapes perception and choice under extreme conditions.