Subterano (2003)

In an unnerving future where virtual games hold dominion over society, we find ourselves intertwined with the daring escapades of Conrad (Alex Dimitriades), the audacious leader of a counterculture group known as "The Orphans". Just as he teeters on the precipice of execution, Conrad stages an electrifying escape, aided by his fiercely loyal girlfriend, Gracie (Tasma Walton). Their sanctuary lies within the labyrinthine confines of a multi-level parking garage, a seeming safe haven that quickly spirals into a deadly trap. The garage, now a chilling arena, is commandeered by a sinister teenager with a perverse penchant for lethal games. He unveils his latest brainchild, a terrifying version of the virtual game, Subterano. Suddenly, Conrad and Gracie, along with an eclectic group of unwitting participants - a quartet of teenagers, a grizzled security guard, and an aged accountant - are thrust into a chilling life-or-death challenge. Subterano is a world painted in shadow and fear, where the line between reality and game blurs. Remote-controlled toys, no longer innocent playthings, transform into menacing killers within this subterranean nightmare. Amidst the frenetic horror, elements of romance, subterfuge, and betrayal weave through the narrative, creating a tapestry of human emotion that includes the tragic and the heroic, the comical and the catastrophic. In this labyrinth of terror, they must not only fight to survive but also grapple with the complexities of big business, revolution, familial bonds, and faith. Subterano seamlessly merges sci-fi horror with a pulse-racing thriller, creating a cinematic experience that is as unsettling as it is captivating.

Subterano is a science fiction movie featuring Alex Dimitriades and directed by Esben Storm.

Subterano is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on FILMRISE.