Gods of the Deep (2023) is a Lovecraftian sci-fi horror film that descends into cosmic terror beneath the ocean’s surface.

The story follows a team of deep-sea explorers who embark on a dangerous expedition into an uncharted underwater trench, only to uncover ancient ruins and awaken an otherworldly presence that has slept for millennia.

As paranoia and fear spread among the crew, they realize that the entity they have encountered is far beyond human understanding, challenging their sanity and sense of reality. The film leans heavily into themes of cosmic insignificance, forbidden knowledge, and humanity’s arrogance in probing forces it cannot control.

With dark, claustrophobic settings, eerie sound design, and a slow-burn approach to horror, Gods of the Deep pays clear homage to H. P. Lovecraft’s mythos, delivering an unsettling blend of deep-sea exploration and ancient cosmic dread.