The Divide (2011) is a post-apocalyptic horror-thriller film directed by Xavier Gens. The film is set after the devastating nuclear attack in New York City. A small group of survivors hide in the basement of their apartment building, managed by the survival group’s director, Mickey (played by Michael Biehn).

As the group settles into shelter, tensions rise and their initial sense of relief quickly turns to despair. Confined to cramped quarters, they struggled with dwindling supplies, paranoia, and the psychological toll of their isolation. With no clear understanding of the state of the outside world and little hope of rescue, the group gradually descends into chaos. As external threats and internal power struggles intensify, the survivors turn on each other in increasingly brutal ways, revealing the darkest sides of human nature.

The film’s grim atmosphere is punctuated by disturbing and violent moments as it explores themes of survival, despair, and moral decay. As sanity begins to unravel, alliances shift and the lines between humanity and savagery blur.

The Divide is known for its tense, claustrophobic set pieces and the raw performances of its cast, which includes Lauren German, Milo Ventimiglia and Rosanna Arquette. Although the film received mixed reviews due to its graphic content and bleak tone, it was highly praised for its realistic depiction of the psychological horror of surviving in a post-apocalyptic world.