Caddo Lake

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Caddo Lake

PG-13

2024

1h 45m

Mystery & Thriller

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When an 8-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family's history.

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Critics Consensus

A windingly intricate and delirious sci-fi thrill ride washes over the senses and steadily flows through Caddo Lake.

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Robert Levin

Newsday

There's enough plot for about 30 or 45 minutes, stretched to feature film length.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 19, 2024

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Jacob Oller

AV Club

Held and George’s film twists and turns, but charting their narrative swamp is a simple and unrewarding exercise.

Rated: C-

Oct 25, 2024

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

It helps to have a pair of leads who commit to the immediacy of their characters, never winking at the camera like lesser performers would with a script that’s this fundamentally insane.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 11, 2024

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Anthony Whyte

The Movie Blog

Caddo Lake may not be for everyone, but it’s definitely a conversation starter. It’s the kind of film you’ll want to discuss afterward, trying to figure out how all the pieces fit—or if they even fit at all. It’s messy, confusing, and at times brilliant.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 4, 2025

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Caddo Lake‘s subtext relies on how much the human brain functions, including the psychological concept of memory and people’s ability to deal with information as they please.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 19, 2025

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Cody Allen

Geek Vibes Nation

Caddo Lake explores grief, family, and buried secrets that resurface when least expected. The film’s shifts—from intense family drama to supernatural chaos—might feel abrupt, but they work because the emotional core remains steady.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 18, 2025

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J. B.

A slow burn until the end as more and more is revealed. I wasn’t sure if I liked it for the first hour, but then things began to come together and I can’t imagine another way to start the movie. If I were to give it a % rating I’d put it at 75%

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/25

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Angie D

Wow, this was an excellent movie! I created an account on RT in order to write a review. This movie was not on my radar- I had not seen a preview, or ever heard of it. I happened upon it while scrolling through titles on HBOMax & I'mso glad that I did. It had Lauren Ambrose & Dylan O'Brian, so I figured that it couldn't be bad. Well, I was completely blown away! Excellent acting by all, top notch writing & just really well done overall. I DID NOT see the plot twist coming, which is rare for me & I enjoyed that aspect a lot. Plus, it was such a unique plot twist- I just can't praise this film enough! The only way that I can see someone not liking it is if they just don't understand it- in which case, they should probably stick to cartoons.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/25

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Ale C

Dyan is not a great actor in my opinion, which makes My experience a bit lame. The idea though is nice and very original. Keeps you guessing for sure.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/25

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R P

The time twists of the swamp absolutely engage ones curiosity. The subtle clues from beginning to end that you need to fit together is quite rewarding. I watched it a second time the following day and picked up on more subtle details. The sounds and soundscape are just how they should be, eerie and curious. Excellent work!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Sameir A

After a slightly confusing start, Caddo Lake quickly develops into an intriguing and intense thriller. The film becomes truly gripping as it goes on, and while there were opportunities to make the plot even more complex, it’s a relief that the filmmakers chose not to overdo it and risk spoiling the story. If you enjoy tense, thought-provoking movies, this is one to check out. #KiduMovie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/26/25

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D P

Confusing, but not bad overall. I think I connected the timelines and character aging by the end.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Synopsis

When an 8-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family's history.

Director: Celine Held, Logan George
Producer: M. Night Shyamalan, Kara Durrett, Josh Godfrey, Ashwin Rajan
Screenwriter: Celine Held, Logan George
Distributor: Max
Production Co: Blinding Edge Pictures, K Period Media
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Disturbing/Bloody Images|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2024
Runtime: 1h 45m

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