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Kris T @RT26407207 Jun 16, 2026 I was about to give it 3 stars but then I read that this was released actually AFTER The shape of water which was a masterpiece in my opinion. This movie takes so much from the shape of water and then just destroys it all. Watch it while cleaning at home but don't waste your time just to watch this movie. See more Logan D @Greynomad38 Jan 20, 2026 A young weather observer (David Oakes) arrives on an isolated South Atlantic island to find a gruff lighthouse caretaker (Ray Stephenson) keeping secrets. Loved the rugged setting of this film and the ideas. I almost didn't recognize Stephenson, his character's personality reflecting the harsh environment. The execution is a bit clumsy and it won't go down as one of my favorite Lovecraftian films but I did enjoy it. See more Mica B. @Mica_B Jan 19, 2026 It was very interesting at first, but unfortunately, the longer it went on, the more flawed it became. There was barely any story to this, and the little that there was, wasn't explained, leaving many questions unanswered. Overall, it just wasn't good storytelling. The whole movie lacked character backstory for our main character called "Friend" and the one other guy on the island who is very obviously insane at the beginning called "Gruner." Sure, maybe it's meant to be like that to add mystery, but they don't give any to "Friend" later on, and they give "Gruner" the smallest bit ever that just adds more questions that are left unanswered by the end. And character development? Well, to be honest, you probably can't do much for a movie that's a one and done type of film that's pretty much about extreme loneliness and isolation, but yeah, that's pretty much non-existent as well. At the beginning when "Friend" was in the weatherman cabin, I thought we finally had another smart horror protagonist, but once he's at the lighthouse with Gruner, all of that go out the window. I was expecting more "Lovecraftian" than this, but the fish people were underwhelming, and so was the set location. Another thing this movie suffers from is repetitiveness. It's almost the same thing over and over for like half (or more) of the movie. It really started to drag on. This wasn't a scary horror movie. There was only one jumpscare and maybe a couple unsettling scenes. The ending was underwhelming and a bit ambiguous. I suppose the actors were pretty good. It was just the story and the lack of answers that made me disappointed with this. I was really hoping this was going to be a hidden gem. See more Joel P @autumn1015 Apr 17, 2025 Yeah, I can't really recommend it. It lacks that quality in a movie that makes you say: "Man, I can't wait to watch that again". It is a waste of time. Watch "The Descent" instead (or again) if you want to see a creature(s) movie. See more Cameron M @ff2327 Mar 28, 2025 So much better than I was led to believe. This is Lovecraft without the nihilism and it goes down smoothly. See more E. C @IzzyB68 Oct 13, 2024 Without ruining anything specific, I feel that this movie 'wants' to be more than it is. If you are seeking in-your-face action & horror, you'll likely be disappointed. (I was the 1st time I saw it.) When I watched it again, it was without those expectations, & I truly liked it. Characteristic of the 'Us v. Them' theme prevailing throughout, this story reveals the cold, dank & sometimes dreadful aspects of what it is to be human. See more Read all reviews

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