Above & Below
In the pulse-pounding 2026 horror-action thriller *Above & Below*, a getaway designed for sun-soaked relaxation transforms into a desperate fight for survival. Directed by Jesse V. Johnson and written by Tony Giordano, the film follows a close-knit group of friends who set off on an unforgettable vacation, eager to trade the stresses of daily life for the thrill of open-water diving and endless parties. However, the tranquility of their excursion is shattered when the group finds themselves targeted by a ruthless band of criminals. Stranded in the vast, unforgiving expanse of the open ocean, the friends must quickly pivot from carefree travelers to tactical survivors. As the line between paradise and peril dissolves, the group is forced to confront a terrifying reality: they are no longer the ones in control of their own adventure. Featuring a high-stakes ensemble cast including Laura Marano, Antonio Banderas, Christina Ochoa, Timothy V. Murphy, Louis Mandylor, and Jess Liaudin, *Above & Below* delivers a relentless, adrenaline-fueled experience. With their lives hanging in the balance, the group must navigate a claustrophobic nightmare where the water offers no sanctuary and every decision could be their last. Will they find a way to outmaneuver their attackers, or will the deep sea become their final resting place?
