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The Plague

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A socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer.

Critics Reviews

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Jessica Kiang Variety Drawn from experience and benefiting from some standout performances among its well-selected young cast, The Plague has a familiar coming-of-age narrative, but stranger, subtler undercurrents of creeping dismay at the men these boys will become. May 17, 2025 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Charlie Polinger dives into familiar waters with confident direction of young performers and an ability to wring tension even with a story that is on a relatively predictable rail. May 17, 2025 Full Review Sophie Monks Kaufman IndieWire This is a film that harnesses its many offbeat and potent powers in service of a unique strain of reassurance. I left feeling lighter and more able to unmask. Rated: B+ May 16, 2025 Full Review Elena Lazic The Playlist ...“The Plague” is a movie-movie, rather than a genuinely searching or affecting film about that most awkward age when fitting in with a group can seem like the most important thing in the world. Rated: C May 16, 2025 Full Review Pete Hammond Deadline Hollywood Daily The Plague looks like it inevitably is going to fall down the rabbit hole of standard horror tropes at any moment, but this movie is smarter than that and always keeps it credible, tough as it is to watch. May 16, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Charlie Polinger

Director

Joel Edgerton

Actor

Everett Blunck

Ben

Kayo Martin

Jake

Kenny Rasmussen

Eli

Lennox Espy

Julian

Movie Info

Synopsis A socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer.
Director
Charlie Polinger
Producer
Lizzie Shapiro, Lucy McKendrick, Joel Edgerton, Steven Schneider, Roy Lee, Derek Dauchy
Screenwriter
Charlie Polinger
Production Co
Five Henrys Productions, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Spooky Pictures, The Space Program, Hellcat
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English