About Into the Blue 2: The Reef

"Into the Blue 2: The Reef" is a direct-to-video action film, released in 2009. It's a standalone sequel to 2005's "Into the Blue". The film follows professional divers Sebastian (Chris Carmack) and Dani (Laura Vandervoort) who are hired by a local businessman to retrieve a sunken plane loaded with treasure from the sea, but things take a dark turn when they realize that their employer's true intent is to recover the lost nuclear weapons.

Making / Production

The film is produced by MGM Home Entertainment and Mandalay Pictures. It was made in Hawaii and was released directly to video format on April 21, 2009. The film was directed by Stephen Herek.

Actors

• Chris Carmack as Sebastian: An experienced diver who becomes entangled in a dangerous mission.
• Laura Vandervoort as Dani: Sebastian's girlfriend and diving partner who helps him in his dangerous endeavor.
• Michael Graziadei as Mace: A party-loving surfer who unintentionally becomes involved in Sebastian and Dani's mission.
• Marsha Thomason as Azra: A fierce and intelligent woman who aids the divers in their perilous mission.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being a sequel, "Into the Blue 2: The Reef" does not contain any characters or plot points from the original film. It features an entirely new cast and storyline.
• The movie was shot on location in Hawaii, featuring stunning underwater photography of the beautiful coral reefs and marine life.

Music, Soundtrack

Scott Gilman, who also scored the original "Into the Blue", composed the music for the sequel. The music helps set the tone for the underwater escapades and heightens the suspense as the divers discover the truth about their hiring party.