The Divide (2011 film)

The Divide is a 2011 post-apocalyptic psychological horror film directed by Xavier Gens and written by Karl Mueller and Eron Sheean. The film stars Lauren German, Michael Biehn, Milo Ventimiglia, and Rosanna Arquette.

The story revolves around a group of nine strangers who take refuge in the basement of their New York City apartment building after a nuclear attack. As days turn into weeks, the confined space and dwindling resources lead to paranoia, desperation, and ultimately, a descent into savagery. They face not only the threat of the outside world, but also the internal breakdown of their fragile community. The film explores themes of survival, morality, and the psychological toll of extreme circumstances. The residents must confront their own inner demons and make increasingly difficult choices as their hope for rescue diminishes and their humanity erodes. The narrative focuses on the characters' transformations as they struggle to survive, revealing the darkest aspects of human nature under pressure.