Time Trap

In the 2017 sci-fi horror film, Time Trap, directed by Colin Theys and starring Brianne Davis and Andrew Keegan, a group of five friends on a fossil hunting expedition in the desert uncover an underground cave system with a mysterious entrance. Their excitement and curiosity about the site lead them to explore its depths, and it is in this cave that their fateful journey begins. As they venture deeper into the cave, the group, which consists of geologists Emma (Brianne Davis), her friend and colleague Mark (Jeff Denton), and their friends Alex, a charismatic but rebellious rock climber, and Matt, a quiet and reserved, intelligent but slightly awkward young man; plus Olivia, a free-spirited photographer, discover the peculiar time dilation effects within the cave. They soon realize that time is passing at a different rate underground than on the surface. As the day moves on at an alarming speed, with the group's surface counterparts waiting to be rescued, Emma's increasing unease causes her to question the group's decision to explore the cave system. This growing anxiety is further heightened when the group stumbles upon some peculiar artifacts and signs that seem to indicate past human presence in the cave. As the hours tick on, the group members start to get on each other's nerves with bickering and disagreements, which are fueled by the disorienting effects of the cave's time distortion. In the midst of their internal conflicts, they start to experience strange visions and hear ominous whispers emanating from the cave, hinting at a supernatural presence at work. This foreboding atmosphere sets the stage for a series of events that expose the group to more than just the physical hazards of the cave. They are soon to discover a dark, malevolent force hidden within the depths of the cave. The tensions between the group members escalate as they attempt to find their way out of the cave and uncover the secrets that lie within it. With time running out on their surface counterparts, the trapped group is forced to confront the darkness they have unleashed from the cave, and to fight for survival in a desperate bid to escape the Time Trap. Throughout its 95-minute runtime, Time Trap skillfully weaves together elements of science fiction, horror, and action to deliver a gripping narrative. The film's atmospheric direction, coupled with a strong cast, effectively captures the claustrophobic and disorienting atmosphere of the cave. By combining its unique premise with a sense of realism, Time Trap creates a sense of immediacy and tension, holding the audience on the edge of their seats as the group navigates their desperate journey to survive the cave's supernatural forces.