Survival Island (2005), also known as Three, is a sensual survival drama directed by Stewart Raffill that blends themes of desire, power, and betrayal against a backdrop of isolation and danger. The film features a small cast led by Billy Zane, Kelly Brook, and Juan Pablo Di Pace, whose tangled relationships fuel the story’s tension.
Set on a deserted tropical island after a yacht accident, the plot revolves around Jack (Zane), his stunning wife Jennifer (Brook), and Manuel (Di Pace), a handsome deckhand. As survival instincts kick in, the trio’s dynamic shifts dramatically. The isolation strips away social conventions, exposing primal emotions—jealousy, lust, and dominance. What begins as a struggle to stay alive turns into a volatile psychological and emotional battle.
Kelly Brook, in one of her most prominent roles, brings vulnerability and sensuality to Jennifer, caught between two men—her wealthy, controlling husband and the charismatic Manuel. Billy Zane delivers a menacing turn as Jack, whose possessiveness intensifies with each passing day, while Di Pace’s Manuel adds a layer of tension as the seemingly gentle but ambitious interloper.
While the film flirts with eroticism and delivers striking island visuals, it received mixed reactions for its melodramatic tone and dialogue. However, its exploration of human behavior under pressure and the blurring lines between love and manipulation give it a psychological edge.
Survival Island is a steamy, sun-drenched thriller that raises questions about fidelity, trust, and the masks people wear—until survival tears them off. Not for everyone, but fans of tropical-set dramas with a psychological twist may find it a guilty pleasure.