The Divide (2011) is a post-apocalyptic horror thriller directed by Xavier Gens. The film is set in New York City, where a nuclear attack forces a group of survivors into the basement of an apartment building. Led by Mickey (Michael Biehn), the building’s superintendent, the group struggles to survive in the cramped and deteriorating shelter as supplies dwindle, tensions rise, and their sanity begins to unravel.

As the days pass, the survivors are faced with the horrors of their own desperation and paranoia, leading to power struggles, betrayals, and a descent into violent chaos. With the external world destroyed and the internal environment becoming increasingly toxic, the group’s fragile unity collapses as they fight for control and survival.

The Divide is known for its dark, claustrophobic atmosphere, intense psychological tension, and brutal depiction of humanity pushed to the brink. The film explores themes of survival, dehumanization, and moral decay, offering a grim look at what people are capable of when civilization breaks down. It stars Lauren German, Michael Eklund, and Milo Ventimiglia in key roles, and is praised for its gritty, unflinching portrayal of a post-apocalyptic nightmare.

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