Storyline
So why am I bringing this up here? Well, Into the Deep: Underwater Murder Case essentially toys with this idea and twists and turns what we think we know about Peter Madsen over the course of its 90-minute runtime. Famous for creating her own submarines, filmmaker Emma Sullivan begins to profile the inventor and his latest creation, a homemade rocket. What he seizes instead is beyond his wildest dreams.
For those unfamiliar with the case, Into The Deep focuses on the events before, during and after the disappearance of Kim Wall, a charismatic journalist with a bright future ahead of her. As he dives with her in the UC3 submarine... and is never seen again. We won't reveal what actually happened here because it would spoil this fantastic documentary.
The format used by Into The Deep is admittedly unusual and initially feels quite uneven in both pace and tone. However, stick with it for 20 minutes because you will be completely hooked.
This true crime documentary is uniquely set in the field because the footage captured here is raw and authentic with actual footage leading up to and after the disappearance. With film crews operating around this time, we see Kim's friends and colleagues genuinely concerned for his well-being, and how they adjust to the various facts that occur when the submarine resurfaces. It really helps with the immersive feel of it.
Speaking of immersive, the archive news from the time really helps a lot. Normally, this would give a documentary some extra flair, but here it really feels like different presenters are reporting on new findings. If the film constantly flits back and forth between the past and the aforementioned moments after Kim's disappearance, this is supported by some newspaper clippings from the time. The final scene of this is also absolutely chilling and a way to wrap things up.
Jaw Dropping Documentary
Into The Deep is one of those jaw-dropping documentaries that will catch you completely off guard if you (like me) aren't familiar with the business. On the surface (I'll try to keep the underwater gossip to a minimum!) this seems like a pretty cheesy and simple story, but this film reveals a shocking and sinister truth that is hard to believe once you dive into the murky depths below. . This is a must watch.