47 Meters Down director Johannes Roberts is directing the film, with the story written by Greg Russo riffing off of the real heart-thudding experience of playing the games. “With this movie, I really wanted to go back to the original first two games and re-create the terrifying visceral experience I had when I first played them,” explained Roberts in a recent statement. “Whilst at the same time telling a grounded human story about a small dying American town that feels both relatable and relevant to today’s audiences.”