Reviewers often compare its aesthetic and "isolated crew" trope to Alien (1979) and The Abyss (1989).

Director William Eubank confirmed that the giant alpha creature at the end is Cthulhu from H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos.

Humanoid, aquatic creatures that hunt the crew. They are the "babies" or followers of the larger entity.

While the crew initially blames an earthquake, they soon discover they have disturbed ancient, hostile life forms.

Kepler 822 drilling station, Mariana Trench (7 miles deep)

Provides comic relief during the high-stress journey.

Kristen Stewart described the filming process as "horrific" and "f–ed up scary," largely due to the heavy, claustrophobic suits the actors had to wear.