You know the boring parts of a porn that you just fast forward through until the "actors" are done talking? Well that is this entire movie! I'm talking about bad lighting, awful dialog, terrible editing (scenes are drawn out way too long, with awkward moments of nothing going on), and unforgivable monster attacks that show too little of a monster that looks like it was made in a middle school art class. I can't believe the cast and crew were even able to see this thing through to completion. The only reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 1 is for the brave men and women who selfishly destroyed their reputations for the sake of not giving up on something you started. One star movies are filmed with a cell phone in a junk yard, at least they got someone to rent them an oil rig.
25 Reviews
New movie, old recipe... Not with a good outcome
paul_haakonsen4 October 2010
Alright, well first of all, just based from the movie cover, you already know this is going to be something like a standard horror movie from the late 80's / early 90's, and sure enough - it is! This movie is just screaming late 80's/early 90's horror flick. From the way it is shot, the storyline and the setting. Let's take an isolated rig out in the middle of the ocean, miles from land. Throw in a storm, of course, for good measure. Then cut off communications with mainland and then have some strange creature come aboard the rig. A creature no one ever heard or seen before. Yeah, late 80's/early 90's cocktail right there.
Oh, and while we are at it, lets put William Forsythe's name up on the poster, then we have a semi-famous name to draw people in. Now, this puzzles me indeed, especially because his role in the movie is no more than a supporting role, if that much even.
Anyway, "The Rig" is actually filmed in an adequate manner, especially if you are into horror movies from back in the day. The setting of the movie, well it has been used a bit too much in the past.
The people in the movie also did a good enough job with their roles. But you never really got to feel for any of the characters, as they were all just portrayed superficially. There were very little character development and building in this movie. Basically just your standard isolation-horror-with-slim-survival-chance-movie here.
And what was up with the storm? At one point it was furious and pounding the rig with no mercy. But when they had to go out to walk on the cranes (or whatever it was) the storm had dissipated? Even though they had said it wouldn't break up before the next day? And once off the crane, it started to thunder and get sort of stormy again? Tch, tch...
I must admit that I blackout and snoozed maybe 10 or 15 minutes away of the movie, but when I woke up, I could immediately get back into the movie and the story, because nothing major happened, nothing that couldn't afforded to be missed anyway.
What ticks me off in these types of movies, is the fact that you rarely get to see the creatures in full detail. It is always blurred motion, small and fast glimpses, silhouettes, or whatever they come up with to make it more thrilling and creeping. No, no, no! It doesn't' work to that end, it doesn't become thrilling, it doesn't become scary. I will tell you what it becomes; it becomes annoying and frustrating. As a movie lover, I want to see such monsters, I want to see the horror that stalks the people. I am not content with glimpses here and there. It makes the whole project reek of low-budget and cheesy effects.
If you are in for an evening of horror in the predictable genre, then this might be something right up your alley. But if you, like me, prefer more than just cheap thrills and bad plots, don't bet your money on "The Rig". The movie is bearable to sit through if you have nothing else at hand, but there are far better horror movies available. And don't get fooled by an otherwise rather interesting-looking movie cover!
Oh, and while we are at it, lets put William Forsythe's name up on the poster, then we have a semi-famous name to draw people in. Now, this puzzles me indeed, especially because his role in the movie is no more than a supporting role, if that much even.
Anyway, "The Rig" is actually filmed in an adequate manner, especially if you are into horror movies from back in the day. The setting of the movie, well it has been used a bit too much in the past.
The people in the movie also did a good enough job with their roles. But you never really got to feel for any of the characters, as they were all just portrayed superficially. There were very little character development and building in this movie. Basically just your standard isolation-horror-with-slim-survival-chance-movie here.
And what was up with the storm? At one point it was furious and pounding the rig with no mercy. But when they had to go out to walk on the cranes (or whatever it was) the storm had dissipated? Even though they had said it wouldn't break up before the next day? And once off the crane, it started to thunder and get sort of stormy again? Tch, tch...
I must admit that I blackout and snoozed maybe 10 or 15 minutes away of the movie, but when I woke up, I could immediately get back into the movie and the story, because nothing major happened, nothing that couldn't afforded to be missed anyway.
What ticks me off in these types of movies, is the fact that you rarely get to see the creatures in full detail. It is always blurred motion, small and fast glimpses, silhouettes, or whatever they come up with to make it more thrilling and creeping. No, no, no! It doesn't' work to that end, it doesn't become thrilling, it doesn't become scary. I will tell you what it becomes; it becomes annoying and frustrating. As a movie lover, I want to see such monsters, I want to see the horror that stalks the people. I am not content with glimpses here and there. It makes the whole project reek of low-budget and cheesy effects.
If you are in for an evening of horror in the predictable genre, then this might be something right up your alley. But if you, like me, prefer more than just cheap thrills and bad plots, don't bet your money on "The Rig". The movie is bearable to sit through if you have nothing else at hand, but there are far better horror movies available. And don't get fooled by an otherwise rather interesting-looking movie cover!
A Sea Monster Movie or a Slasher Film?
gavin69424 October 2010
In the midst of a tropical storm, the crew of an offshore oil rig must survive the rampage of a creature after invading its undersea habitat.
Although I don't think this film debuted on SyFy, it belongs there. It's of low budget, little original plot, and just all around lesser quality. I can say, thank goodness, this did not have the horrible special effects of SyFy (actually, some of the gore was decent).
William Forsythe is the alleged star, his name even appearing before the film's title. Well, that's a tough call. He's not the main character, and he is outacted by his mustache in a few scenes. So, unless you're a die-hard Forsythe fan, don't expect him to be the key to this film's success.
The DVD has a misleading cover image, making the monster look gigantic. It's much more humanoid. And there is a subplot of a brother story... for why? It's not important to the story at all, and adds a thin sentimentality to this film. Very thin.
The one thing I can praise them for is that this movie was shot on location at Charlie rig (now a museum in Louisiana). As far as authentic scenery goes, you can't get much more real than this. An actual rig!
Although I don't think this film debuted on SyFy, it belongs there. It's of low budget, little original plot, and just all around lesser quality. I can say, thank goodness, this did not have the horrible special effects of SyFy (actually, some of the gore was decent).
William Forsythe is the alleged star, his name even appearing before the film's title. Well, that's a tough call. He's not the main character, and he is outacted by his mustache in a few scenes. So, unless you're a die-hard Forsythe fan, don't expect him to be the key to this film's success.
The DVD has a misleading cover image, making the monster look gigantic. It's much more humanoid. And there is a subplot of a brother story... for why? It's not important to the story at all, and adds a thin sentimentality to this film. Very thin.
The one thing I can praise them for is that this movie was shot on location at Charlie rig (now a museum in Louisiana). As far as authentic scenery goes, you can't get much more real than this. An actual rig!
This movie should give hope to all aspiring film makers.
harrybarracuda6 October 2010
If you're wondering why, with a summary like that, I can only give it 1 out of 10, let me explain.
If someone can take a script this bad and a cast so poor and still persuade people to hand their money over to it, then, if you're an aspiring movie maker, you should be ecstatic.
It has absolutely everything bad you can think of in a movie: Horrendously poor editing; a completely pointless flashback to a few minutes earlier, in black and white to remind you (if you're a complete idiot) what just happened; dreadful, tinny low budget music to match the low budget set; and a man in a plastic monkey suit grabbing people in a quick blur of camera motion while someone throws fake blood around.
And dialogue that's so poor that if they had managed to hire a cast of decent actors they would have ended up shaking their heads at the inanity of it all.
There are some tits in it. That ought to double the viewing audience.
Give this one a wide berth unless you have the choice of watching this or sticking map pins into your eyeballs.
If someone can take a script this bad and a cast so poor and still persuade people to hand their money over to it, then, if you're an aspiring movie maker, you should be ecstatic.
It has absolutely everything bad you can think of in a movie: Horrendously poor editing; a completely pointless flashback to a few minutes earlier, in black and white to remind you (if you're a complete idiot) what just happened; dreadful, tinny low budget music to match the low budget set; and a man in a plastic monkey suit grabbing people in a quick blur of camera motion while someone throws fake blood around.
And dialogue that's so poor that if they had managed to hire a cast of decent actors they would have ended up shaking their heads at the inanity of it all.
There are some tits in it. That ought to double the viewing audience.
Give this one a wide berth unless you have the choice of watching this or sticking map pins into your eyeballs.
This is Dumb and Dumber 3...
eflemieux10 June 2019
This movie makes absolutely no sense and was written by people who have absolutely no idea of work safety regulations... people die all the time on that drilling platform and the staff acts like if they simply deserted - there is no emotion, no stress, no documenting what happened, just sex scenes and stupid dialogue.
I understand they had no budget, but that no excuse for lazy writing and pathetic acting. Roger Corman made movies on shoestring budgets but never sank that low.
I'm surprised the director ever found another job.
I understand they had no budget, but that no excuse for lazy writing and pathetic acting. Roger Corman made movies on shoestring budgets but never sank that low.
I'm surprised the director ever found another job.
Kill Me
blakole23 January 2011
Wow, can someone please give me the directors number as he owes me 2 hours of my life back. Easily the worst movie I've seen of late.
I'm not usually reviewer, nor a movie critic, but if i can save someone from watching this movie then I will have achieved some sort of personal satisfaction for the torture that I received whilst watching it.
The 2 positive things i can take from this movie is that 1)i saw some boobs and 2) it makes some bad movies I've watched now seem semi-bad.
Every facet of this movie is shocking from the script right down to the monster which is is a cross between an inbred raccoon an A-sexual dog on heat.
The acting is only topped in poorness by the dialog, which appears to be the script of a cheesy R-rated porn.
How this movie made it to DVD is beyond me, obviously someone in the cast or crew is sleeping with someone in the know how.
I wouldn't even recommend illegally downloading this movie. do yourself and your braincells a favour and steer clear unless you have a spew bucket and a swear jar handy 0.5/10
I'm not usually reviewer, nor a movie critic, but if i can save someone from watching this movie then I will have achieved some sort of personal satisfaction for the torture that I received whilst watching it.
The 2 positive things i can take from this movie is that 1)i saw some boobs and 2) it makes some bad movies I've watched now seem semi-bad.
Every facet of this movie is shocking from the script right down to the monster which is is a cross between an inbred raccoon an A-sexual dog on heat.
The acting is only topped in poorness by the dialog, which appears to be the script of a cheesy R-rated porn.
How this movie made it to DVD is beyond me, obviously someone in the cast or crew is sleeping with someone in the know how.
I wouldn't even recommend illegally downloading this movie. do yourself and your braincells a favour and steer clear unless you have a spew bucket and a swear jar handy 0.5/10
While not in the least brilliant, it's not without some merit.
planktonrules6 October 2012
This horror film is set aboard an actual oil rig--one that was the first of its type and is a museum today. A cute twist is having one of the characters actually wearing a t-shirt for the museum in one scene! On the rig, some underwater beast is disturbed and comes aboard to pick off the crew one by one.
"The Rig" is a low budget horror film with very modest production values in most ways. However, in two ways the film was quite outstanding--the blood and gore was a lot more realistic and profuse than you might expect and the musical score was great and really added to the tension. Otherwise, the film is clearly inspired by films such as "Alien", "Predator" and "The Thing". The idea of an alien slowly picking off members of a group certainly is NOT original and the writing could have been a lot better (the characters sometimes seem like caricatures and the ending is weak). It also suffers some from a few stupid clichés (such as adding nudity where it is pretty inappropriate) and seems a bit formulaic. Overall, the way I see it, if you like gore and low-budget monster films, you'll probably enjoy the film. If not, you'll probably wonder why you've wasted nearly and hour and a half of your life.
"The Rig" is a low budget horror film with very modest production values in most ways. However, in two ways the film was quite outstanding--the blood and gore was a lot more realistic and profuse than you might expect and the musical score was great and really added to the tension. Otherwise, the film is clearly inspired by films such as "Alien", "Predator" and "The Thing". The idea of an alien slowly picking off members of a group certainly is NOT original and the writing could have been a lot better (the characters sometimes seem like caricatures and the ending is weak). It also suffers some from a few stupid clichés (such as adding nudity where it is pretty inappropriate) and seems a bit formulaic. Overall, the way I see it, if you like gore and low-budget monster films, you'll probably enjoy the film. If not, you'll probably wonder why you've wasted nearly and hour and a half of your life.
B grade special
LOL101LOL4 October 2010
It took me all of 5 minutes to note the top notch production The Rig is. About 10 minutes to not want to see it till the end, but something drove me to endure this horror of a film. Maybe I was waiting for the B grade king Val Kilmer to make a guest role appearance, or did I miss Val? He could have acted the role of the nasty critter, would have been up his alley. The film has a feel of the 80's, cheap ass sound/music, Borat style acting, back yard special affects, story line dug up from a Kremlin vault. Overall a damn fine B grade film. But it has got a few boobies in it, so things are not all bad. 1 out of 10, or AWFUL
Damn not enough lines for submission, I just can't find enough bad things to say about this B horror of a film, enough lines typed yet?
Damn not enough lines for submission, I just can't find enough bad things to say about this B horror of a film, enough lines typed yet?
This is a fun movie!
AmandaGirlLA19 August 2010
I attended a screening of The Rig this past weekend in LA - at The Silent Movie Theater (which, by the way, is a great place to watch a scary movie!)
Compared to other 'scifi creature horror movies' this movie was amazingly good. LOVED the music...it had great scary and funny moments (which honestly helped me through the 'horror', as I'm not typically a huge fan of pure horror films.) Crowd was screaming or laughing out loud which made it fun to see with a group.
And believe it or not - it actually had a story with some meaning, hard to come by in creature movies these days. Director said they filmed on real oil rig in Louisiana and you could tell. If you like Scifi/thriller movies- you should have fun with this one.
Compared to other 'scifi creature horror movies' this movie was amazingly good. LOVED the music...it had great scary and funny moments (which honestly helped me through the 'horror', as I'm not typically a huge fan of pure horror films.) Crowd was screaming or laughing out loud which made it fun to see with a group.
And believe it or not - it actually had a story with some meaning, hard to come by in creature movies these days. Director said they filmed on real oil rig in Louisiana and you could tell. If you like Scifi/thriller movies- you should have fun with this one.
Surprisingly Good Low Budget Horror
Cinobite176 June 2013
I honestly don't know why this film has been rated so low. This currently has a 3.3 where as "Hypothermia" is rated at 4.0 which has far less authentic creature effects.
Yes this is a low budget film, but it is surprisingly better than expected. I don't watch a lot of low budgets because... well, normally they are horrendous.
Where The Rig comes into it's own and succeeds is in its direction. It's another man in a rubber suit creature flick and sure, it does have its fair share of pot holes. But there is a notable amount of creativity and well versed cinematography. The create attacks fast after a great build of suspense. Because of this, you never fully see the creature - you don't see a man in a wetsuit and fish head dancing in the snow like you do with Hypothermia. The cuts are spot on and when you do see the full body of the creature it's through a black and white CCTV camera and, given the way that they it moves (very lizard like), appears to be CGI.
It does pay homage to Aliens - in fact, before I even read the comments, I was sure that the sound of the rain during the first attack was the same sound scape as used when the marines landed on LV426.
But anyway, there's no need to go over board with the review. Needless to say that The Rig is a low budget film that works well because of the direction and editing. They've done a fantastic job with what they have. Like a seasoned pro with a shoestring budget. Give it a go, you might actually like it.
Yes this is a low budget film, but it is surprisingly better than expected. I don't watch a lot of low budgets because... well, normally they are horrendous.
Where The Rig comes into it's own and succeeds is in its direction. It's another man in a rubber suit creature flick and sure, it does have its fair share of pot holes. But there is a notable amount of creativity and well versed cinematography. The create attacks fast after a great build of suspense. Because of this, you never fully see the creature - you don't see a man in a wetsuit and fish head dancing in the snow like you do with Hypothermia. The cuts are spot on and when you do see the full body of the creature it's through a black and white CCTV camera and, given the way that they it moves (very lizard like), appears to be CGI.
It does pay homage to Aliens - in fact, before I even read the comments, I was sure that the sound of the rain during the first attack was the same sound scape as used when the marines landed on LV426.
But anyway, there's no need to go over board with the review. Needless to say that The Rig is a low budget film that works well because of the direction and editing. They've done a fantastic job with what they have. Like a seasoned pro with a shoestring budget. Give it a go, you might actually like it.
This movie sucks
harbinger98710 March 2011
Writing on behalf of Ron.Gray@NT.gov.Au, I lost all respect for William Forsythe after painstakingly watching this so called "filth" passed off as being a horror film. I know you do get bad films and all actors will make the odd bad movie, but this is beyond a joke. If the producers/directors of this movie decide to make a sequel, please feel free to get in contact and i will happily advise on how to make a proper horror movie. Bambi made me mess my pants more. I don't want to sound demeaning towards the movie as is it's obvious the whole film was filmed and created on a $5 budget, but let's get serious here folks, this is the movie industry and I was always under the firm belief that creating films was for entertainment purposes. This however comes under the category of don't even bother to watch again, this was so low budget I would prefer to watch Hannah Montana.
P.S. If you ever want to spend $5 on another movie, try make it more realistic, hey, here's a suggestion, try spending $6 next time.
P.P.S. Mr. William Forsythe, please never, ever, ever sign a contract to make such a rubbish film ever again, you are way too good to be wasting your talents on cheap films like this. (Sorry for being so blunt, but this film was just plain old filth.)
P.S. If you ever want to spend $5 on another movie, try make it more realistic, hey, here's a suggestion, try spending $6 next time.
P.P.S. Mr. William Forsythe, please never, ever, ever sign a contract to make such a rubbish film ever again, you are way too good to be wasting your talents on cheap films like this. (Sorry for being so blunt, but this film was just plain old filth.)
Low Budget... Yes Great Movie... Nah
cchefney7 October 2010
I'm usually a huge fan of cheap low budget movies. And just as a previous reviewer said, I also thought the monster was a gigantic sea creature... but it turned out to be some tiny monster that looked not much larger than a little kid.
You can almost always tell the cheaper-made movies apart from how they show the monster. It's always... show an arm here... a leg there... a scene with some teeth and claws, etc. However, what makes this movie stand apart from all of that is this... You NEVER actually really clearly the monster(s) at all. I figured that maybe at the end you will be able to clearly see it... but no... it was inside a dark tunnel so you can't even really see it clearly.. unless of course you pause the movie... then you can sort of see it... kind of... hahahah Aside from being kind of predictable and the characters doing illogical things... it wasn't all that bad, I guess. I did manage to watch all of it.
You can almost always tell the cheaper-made movies apart from how they show the monster. It's always... show an arm here... a leg there... a scene with some teeth and claws, etc. However, what makes this movie stand apart from all of that is this... You NEVER actually really clearly the monster(s) at all. I figured that maybe at the end you will be able to clearly see it... but no... it was inside a dark tunnel so you can't even really see it clearly.. unless of course you pause the movie... then you can sort of see it... kind of... hahahah Aside from being kind of predictable and the characters doing illogical things... it wasn't all that bad, I guess. I did manage to watch all of it.
Dumb
ryrychildress7 January 2011
This Movie was a total waste of time it has nothing but crappy camera angles and terrible sound also the effects were dumb. I highly doubt that the special effects artists from Alien vs. Predator had anything to do with this... ..It was a waste of $10 when I could have just gotten Billy Madison for the same amount and got some good laughs instead of feelings of this was terrible. If you want to get this movie I say wait until you see it go on sale me and my friend saw it and thought we were interested until we put it in and sat down and watched it. I see the only reasons to get this are bragging rights about having more movies than anyone else or if you are interested in collecting everything that has an actor that was in a Disney show/movie.
Awful
movieman_kev14 May 2012
During a tropical storm, an assortment of badly written crew characters must deal with the rough weather as well as a mysterious creature who finds itself aboard the rig. Whenever 4 or more writers work on the same movie script, it's usually not a great sign (if said film is an anthology that rule doesn't apply, but this is not the case here) The plot is trite, the characters somehow cliché and bland at the same time, and the film as a whole is not nearly entertaining enough to make the huge detriments ignorable. An extremely dreary mess, avoid it.
My Grade: D-
Eye Candy: Carman Perez gets topless
My Grade: D-
Eye Candy: Carman Perez gets topless
camera zoomed too close, feel daze
zhi_wen_wong25 October 2010
I really don't know what is going on with the movie industry, for the last couple years, I have seen a lot of movies that the camera zoom so close and you can only see those actors' face and 10 seconds into the movie and you already feel headache and daze. Same for this one again. Most of the shots are close up and I can't see nothing but actor's face. Are the director nuts? Did he/she actually show it to somebody and ask what they think? I am not a senior, I am 30 years old and sometime play FPS game, but those movies are just too daze. 1 minutes into watching it, I turned it off and call it a quit.
Like in another film from Thailand, in one of the fighting scene, FIGHTING SCENE with sword, I can only see that female actor's head and can't even see what she was doing.
Those guys are nuts. Just like 3D, your know, almost all movies are 3D now, including those with story without much of actions. Hope they remake "Gone with the wind" and "Titanic" with 3D and throw billion of dollars into it and got nothing back and has to file for bankruptcy.
Like in another film from Thailand, in one of the fighting scene, FIGHTING SCENE with sword, I can only see that female actor's head and can't even see what she was doing.
Those guys are nuts. Just like 3D, your know, almost all movies are 3D now, including those with story without much of actions. Hope they remake "Gone with the wind" and "Titanic" with 3D and throw billion of dollars into it and got nothing back and has to file for bankruptcy.
A paucity of imagination
Leofwine_draca2 March 2014
THE RIG is another nondescript monster-on-the-loose story, made foul by an almost non-existent budget and a distinct lack of imagination. Indeed, the paucity of creative energy is evident in this film's paint-by-numbers script, which tells exactly the same kind of story as has already been done dozens of times before by better directors with bigger budgets.
In this one, the crew of an oil rig find themselves menaced by a monster from the ocean floor, although there aren't many explanations on offer. It all boils down to a man in a rubber suit – or what looks like a child in this case – running around and killing overacting cast members in slapdash ways. Attempts at poverty-row gore effects are pitiful and the acting from the no name cast is even worse, not that it mattered when the characters are so clichéd to begin with. The only actors I recognised were THE BRING remake's Art LaFleur and OUT FOR JUSTICE's William Forsythe, neither or whom can readily be described as stars.
In the end, the things that really bring THE RIG down are the lack of money and the lack of experience on the part of the director. It just looks cheap and cheesy throughout, and not in a good way. There are no surprises, no well-directed scenes of suspense or action, just a mindless mess of watered-down and hackneyed scenarios done before and better.
In this one, the crew of an oil rig find themselves menaced by a monster from the ocean floor, although there aren't many explanations on offer. It all boils down to a man in a rubber suit – or what looks like a child in this case – running around and killing overacting cast members in slapdash ways. Attempts at poverty-row gore effects are pitiful and the acting from the no name cast is even worse, not that it mattered when the characters are so clichéd to begin with. The only actors I recognised were THE BRING remake's Art LaFleur and OUT FOR JUSTICE's William Forsythe, neither or whom can readily be described as stars.
In the end, the things that really bring THE RIG down are the lack of money and the lack of experience on the part of the director. It just looks cheap and cheesy throughout, and not in a good way. There are no surprises, no well-directed scenes of suspense or action, just a mindless mess of watered-down and hackneyed scenarios done before and better.
Why?
tyayoku4 May 2015
Not sure what the point of making this movie was. The acting is a little below average at best. The plot was cliché. The musical score was wrong for this type of film. The script was down right terrible...and I've watched/reviewed my fair share of garbage I guess the best part of the entire movie was makeup/costumes and possibly the director of photography (although he had very little to work with). I If this film truly garnered 2.5 to 3 million dollars in production costs, then ANYONE can get a film to screen with the right drive and determination. Don't bother viewing unless you are a film student in need of inspiration.
Meh
mr_pivac198514 December 2010
What ticks me off in these types of movies, is the fact that you rarely get to see the creatures in full detail. It is always blurred motion, small and fast glimpses, silhouettes, or whatever they come up with to make it more thrilling and creeping. No, no, no! It doesn't' work to that end, it doesn't become thrilling, it doesn't become scary. I will tell you what it becomes; it becomes annoying and frustrating. As a movie lover, I want to see such monsters, I want to see the horror that stalks the people. I am not content with glimpses here and there. It makes the whole project reek of low-budget and cheesy effects.
If you are in for an evening of horror in the predictable genre, then this might be something right up your alley. But if you, like me, prefer more than just cheap thrills and bad plots, don't bet your money on "The Rig". The movie is bearable to sit through if you have nothing else at hand, but there are far better horror movies available. And don't get fooled by an otherwise rather interesting-looking movie cover!
If you are in for an evening of horror in the predictable genre, then this might be something right up your alley. But if you, like me, prefer more than just cheap thrills and bad plots, don't bet your money on "The Rig". The movie is bearable to sit through if you have nothing else at hand, but there are far better horror movies available. And don't get fooled by an otherwise rather interesting-looking movie cover!
The Rigby (where's Mordecai?)
BakuryuuTyranno2 March 2012
Much like "Snow Beast" there's not much I can really say about the film; essentially there's people on an offshore rig.
Actually, the practical effects monsters are likely the only real positive for most monster movie fans... and there's no human villain.
The only noteworthy negative is the confusing focus - two brothers have a plot thread, one tries to transfer off, while the other... becomes a secondary character, overshadowed by another couple. Worse, the entire rig crew cast doesn't appear together... probably ever. While watching I sometimes thought that couple were the older brother & his girlfriend.
Otherwise the only notables are that it's less preachy and annoying than "Parasite" and "Ghost Rig", two other offshore rig-based horrors, although unfortunately not quite good.
Actually, the practical effects monsters are likely the only real positive for most monster movie fans... and there's no human villain.
The only noteworthy negative is the confusing focus - two brothers have a plot thread, one tries to transfer off, while the other... becomes a secondary character, overshadowed by another couple. Worse, the entire rig crew cast doesn't appear together... probably ever. While watching I sometimes thought that couple were the older brother & his girlfriend.
Otherwise the only notables are that it's less preachy and annoying than "Parasite" and "Ghost Rig", two other offshore rig-based horrors, although unfortunately not quite good.
A must to avoid
Ric-717 March 2013
One of the cast members doubles as the monster. I don't mean he turns into the monster--I mean he puts on the monster suit. And the screen writer has a large role. Two early warnings.
The only remotely positive thing is that the film makers somehow got permission to shoot the movie on an actual rig (which was probably ashore when filming occurred). That location might have supported a really good film (which this wasn't).
For about the first twenty minutes, I thought that this was going to be quite a surprise--I mean, could it really be THAT bad? Well, uh, yes it could. And it was. From about twenty minutes onward, it only got worse.
I can't call this the worst film I have ever seen. There are probably a few others I could think of. If I had a lot of time. The film was not hilariously bad, but rather just painfully bad.
The only remotely positive thing is that the film makers somehow got permission to shoot the movie on an actual rig (which was probably ashore when filming occurred). That location might have supported a really good film (which this wasn't).
For about the first twenty minutes, I thought that this was going to be quite a surprise--I mean, could it really be THAT bad? Well, uh, yes it could. And it was. From about twenty minutes onward, it only got worse.
I can't call this the worst film I have ever seen. There are probably a few others I could think of. If I had a lot of time. The film was not hilariously bad, but rather just painfully bad.
Must do better
markmellers10 January 2023
OMG, plastic production values and dire characters. This is most awful.
Anyone ever seen the North Sea? Its not pretty. It's very tough out there.
The openening was dire, characters soo cliché d it was laughable. The overly-lit scenes were a joke, characters I could have pulled out of a pantomime and a narrative my 3 year old does in her sleep. If this is what Martin Compston thinks is good viewing he needs to go have a good look at himself.
This is NO "Deepwater Horizon", not even close. Its just a washed up wannabe writer that's hoodwinked some lame producers into thinking this was a good idea.
Wrong. Very wrong. Call it Eastenders on the sea. 👎 I would not mind if it had a decient syfi plot, it doesn't. Avoid.
Anyone ever seen the North Sea? Its not pretty. It's very tough out there.
The openening was dire, characters soo cliché d it was laughable. The overly-lit scenes were a joke, characters I could have pulled out of a pantomime and a narrative my 3 year old does in her sleep. If this is what Martin Compston thinks is good viewing he needs to go have a good look at himself.
This is NO "Deepwater Horizon", not even close. Its just a washed up wannabe writer that's hoodwinked some lame producers into thinking this was a good idea.
Wrong. Very wrong. Call it Eastenders on the sea. 👎 I would not mind if it had a decient syfi plot, it doesn't. Avoid.
Top Ten of Worst Movies Ever Made...
Bassmannnnn6 October 2010
Please,, Feed the homeless, donate to charity or just flush good money down an old stinky toilet before ever employing this; Director,Actors or anyone with enough guts to associate themselves with this rag. Possible one of the "Worst Films in History", at least you guys got that going for you. I wish for one day, for someone, to look halfway into rushes from the daily productions and say stop!! No More, or Lets start over.. Lets pull one tooth out at a time over a course of what probably took a lifetime to produce. I was very offended to waste, and or to see talent like Will Forsythe to do such a bad job, knowing it, but doing it anyway. It was the curse from the first week of this production most likely, and too late to pull out. Poor Guy!! Next time donate the funds to charity before making garbage like this.
Decent monster movie
anatolefiorito9 September 2020
The story and the acting could be a bit better. But the action and suspense is real, hell I was trying not to bite my nails though the whole movie. Plus the creature costume is so legit awesome omg. I'm a huge fan of creature features, Especially those which take place in the ocean. This was almost as good as the movie Sector 7 which also takes place on a rig. I believe it's worth giving it a shot.
Green New Dull
MannyInNewYork17 January 2023
So, after three episodes we finally catch on that this is another "woke", save the earth , "human kind is bad" , propaganda POS. Shame on us for taking so long to realize that this is what it actually is. Won't continue watching. The only missing thing is a drag queen bar scene with pre-teen children. Why do the new media makers have to fall into this trap?
The initial story is interesting , the actors are all convincing and the visuals are very good. You get hooked. My wife was actually into it - and I have had asked her to sit through many lousy sci-fi shows up until the political/social aspects became obvious.
And then it happened.shame on everyone involved - except the actors - a job is a job.
The initial story is interesting , the actors are all convincing and the visuals are very good. You get hooked. My wife was actually into it - and I have had asked her to sit through many lousy sci-fi shows up until the political/social aspects became obvious.
And then it happened.shame on everyone involved - except the actors - a job is a job.
Weak, uninspired monster effort
kannibalcorpsegrinder22 January 2013
When the crew of a storm-battered oil rig finds themselves being killed off one-by-one, they discover a giant creature has come on-board and have to fight it off before a rescue team can come get them.
This must be one of the most disappointing efforts to come along, since the potential for this one to be awesome was frightening. When this one gets going there's some good parts here that really impresses, which starts with the really fun and graphic attacks here that are rather fun with the creature resorting to rather fun sneak attacks to make it rather enjoyable of it coming out of nowhere to launch a graphic attack. The ambush in the office and a later one in the pantry are the best attacks, the former for its suddenness while the later offers the greatest kill of the bunch, as well as providing the great launching point for the investigation into them being under attack. There's also the series of encounters hunting the creature running around the rig that's quite fun here, with these issues all coming together as this takes place in a creepy location with a creepy vibe during a time-period designed for letting loose with the atmosphere and an old-school style rubber monster get a great premise behind it. In the end, it doesn't mean any of it since there's just way too many flaws for the positives to go anywhere. Most shocking is the fact that the creature is so hidden from view that we barely get enough time to determine what it actually is, as no one provides any info about it nor is that expected, and that really damages this by never getting any solid answers for anything. We don't even get a full-on look at the creature to get a complete size and look of it, and the composite takes from it are of no help either at building up any kind of idea about it since the darkness during the attacks as well as the rapid quick-cut editing leaves even more to imagination. Another problem here is the fact that the creature attacks come so late which isn't all that much better as this one run through so much extraneous subplots and unnecessary scenes that really make up the biggest time killer here by featuring so much time wasting points in their life on the rig and the secrets they have it only proves how boring the beginning is. Even the action at the end when they're hunting it down is substandard due to the flimsy action that has to keep the creature hidden, emphasizing the other problems here while also cutting away for a lame subplot about the brother not wanting on the rig and a prologue longer than the actual finale to hammer home how ludicrously short it was. Which was too bad, as it could've been a golden monster movie.
Rated R: Graphic Violence, Graphic Language, Nudity and a sex scene.
This must be one of the most disappointing efforts to come along, since the potential for this one to be awesome was frightening. When this one gets going there's some good parts here that really impresses, which starts with the really fun and graphic attacks here that are rather fun with the creature resorting to rather fun sneak attacks to make it rather enjoyable of it coming out of nowhere to launch a graphic attack. The ambush in the office and a later one in the pantry are the best attacks, the former for its suddenness while the later offers the greatest kill of the bunch, as well as providing the great launching point for the investigation into them being under attack. There's also the series of encounters hunting the creature running around the rig that's quite fun here, with these issues all coming together as this takes place in a creepy location with a creepy vibe during a time-period designed for letting loose with the atmosphere and an old-school style rubber monster get a great premise behind it. In the end, it doesn't mean any of it since there's just way too many flaws for the positives to go anywhere. Most shocking is the fact that the creature is so hidden from view that we barely get enough time to determine what it actually is, as no one provides any info about it nor is that expected, and that really damages this by never getting any solid answers for anything. We don't even get a full-on look at the creature to get a complete size and look of it, and the composite takes from it are of no help either at building up any kind of idea about it since the darkness during the attacks as well as the rapid quick-cut editing leaves even more to imagination. Another problem here is the fact that the creature attacks come so late which isn't all that much better as this one run through so much extraneous subplots and unnecessary scenes that really make up the biggest time killer here by featuring so much time wasting points in their life on the rig and the secrets they have it only proves how boring the beginning is. Even the action at the end when they're hunting it down is substandard due to the flimsy action that has to keep the creature hidden, emphasizing the other problems here while also cutting away for a lame subplot about the brother not wanting on the rig and a prologue longer than the actual finale to hammer home how ludicrously short it was. Which was too bad, as it could've been a golden monster movie.
Rated R: Graphic Violence, Graphic Language, Nudity and a sex scene.
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