The 2020 sci-fi horror film Underwater, blending Lovecraftian cosmic dread with Alien-like creatures, has surged to number 9 on Prime Video's US charts, gaining renewed appreciation six years after mixed reviews.
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01Summary
- 01Underwater, released in 2020, follows drilling facility workers escaping six miles below the ocean's surface while facing unknown deadly creatures.
- 02The film scored 48% on Rotten Tomatoes with critics but has grown in popularity among horror fans since its theatrical release.
- 03As of 16 October 2026, Underwater is the number 9 movie on Prime Video in the United States.
- 04It surpassed John Wick: Chapter 4 and sits behind Stephen King's Desperation and 1982's First Winter on the platform.
- 05The movie draws direct inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror and features monsters reminiscent of the Xenomorphs from Alien.
02Why it matters
This matters because Underwater's streaming resurgence offers horror fans a fitting Halloween pick that combines disaster and monster genres, and its newfound popularity may lead to a lasting shift in its critical and audience legacy.
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