Austin Abrams survives inside sperm whale in ambitious but uneven thriller
Actor Austin Abrams stars in "Whalefall," a survival thriller adapted from Daniel Kraus's novel, playing a man trapped inside a sperm whale. Director Brian Duffield's 106-minute film struggles to sustain tension, relying on flashbacks to Abrams' character's relationship with his father, played by Josh Brolin. Despite ambitious setup and occasional visceral moments, the film stretches thin across its runtime.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 20:10 UTC
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