Eden Lake

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Colette P Eden Lake falls perfectly into that category of films that are so relentlessly and sadistically disturbed yet deeply intelligent and thought provoking. It’s relentless in its depictions of violence towards the innocent but does so in a way to explore topics such as abuse, peer pressure, social acceptance, and of course, morality. The main victims in this movie, a couple on vacation, have enough charm and romantic chemistry that the audience cares about their fate and roots for them the whole way through. In other words, they are not just one-note nobodies to drive a plot. The film also offers us to look closer or even sympathize a bit with the antagonists despite their brutality. Both sides give utterly incredible performances (far above what is required for an indie horror film). It's the kind of acting that haunts you long after you see it. The film also benefits from it’s “day time setting” and summer like atmosphere. Like Texas Chainsaw, the opposite moods at play add to the disturbing nature of the story. As a horror fan and someone who's curious about more “extreme” movies, I was very pleased by this one. No elements about it feel exploitative or written just to be shallow shock value. The themes it explores have a clear artistic vision. This may be a hard watch for some, but it’s an unforgettable and powerful one nonetheless. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/31/25 Full Review Kaitlyn K This is my first time giving a review because this is the most stupidest movie ever! No moral of the story, telling us bad guys always win. It just gives tou bad influences, THATS ALL! dont ever let any crazy people watch this movie, it will increase the number of murderer in the world Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/30/25 Full Review Jeremy S Ruined by the crass decisions of the two main characters. Nearly ended up thinking they deserved it. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review steven Gordon l It is a very well done movie-If you ever wondered what a terrifying display of violence that ends with all the good people dead-it’s a well done movie. The acting was great and believable but again you are watching good people being mercilessly murdered with no hope, no recourse. It left me sick -you wanted to see the main character survive and kill the bad guys instead only the more innocent people die-bleak, dark and disturbing. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review Peter A We are greeted with the unlikely scenario of a well to do couple heading to a disused quarry for a weekend of fun. How likely is this ? The setting far from being ideal is obviously adjacent to a working class conurbation and is frequented by feral youths. I have to ask myself If I would have taken my fiancé to a disused quarry. In a gory rehash of 'Deliverance' ( i think that was the intention ) We see our protagonists do battle with the feral youths. On the whole a distasteful waste of 90 minutes, without hope, without direction and relying solely on blood and gore to carry it to it's questionable conclusion. We are better than this. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/01/25 Full Review Bryan C An underrated film. It has a tense mix of thriller and horror with a great ending Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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