Arguably the best Horror/Science Fiction hybrid ever made. The survivors of a sinking ship find refuge on an abandoned oil rig that appears to have been used for alot more than drilling, with all manner of esoteric scientific equipment on board. A fine premise to start with, but it's where "Proteus" goes from there that takes this well beyond anything I ever expected. Apparantly a relatively low-budget film, but it certainly doesn't look like it - tremendous production and craftsmanship on every level, with great acting and a truly terrifying creature both in physical and psychological terms. Directed by "Hellraiser" special effects creator Bob Keen, with a small appearance by Doug Bradley, this is every bit as good as the best of the Hellraisers. Essential for any fan of the "Pitch Black"/"Riddick" series, "Aliens", "Species", the "Resident Evil"s (the movies or the games), "Dark City" or "The Abyss". Exceptional!