Black Lake

Contrary to those that scored this 9/10 and 10/10, this is NOT a film for horror fans that want a movie that "packs a punch". This doesn't pack anything at all and couldn't punch its way out of a wet paper bag. I'm not sure which movie they watched but it wasn't Black Lake, that's for sure.

While the visuals try to be stylish, they're just as dull as the plot. The only time I held my breath was in anticipation of passing out so as not to have to see the rest of this dreadful offering masquerading as a horror. Eventually, I could take it no more and killed it after 40 mins of slow and dreary nothingness.

I'd rather watch snails mating.

This is a fantastic movie with exceptional cinematography and stunning music selections...but its going to require you to pay attention, think and use your feelings. Imagery in this movie is everything. Metaphors abound. If you're looking for flash and glitz and pew pew pew and zoom zoomie cars, this won't be your movie. But if you don't mind a deep cultural dive and maybe a little homework to learn what's going on, this will be very much worth your time.

If you watch this movie and think nothing is happening you aren't paying close attention. Or nowhere near close enough attention.

It's subtle, there is the significance of the element of water, spirits and possession...possession of possessions, various fears from not knowing what's going on, bad dreams, are you dreaming or are you awake, after effects of violence, something getting inside you and taking over...so much happens!! There are more levels to horror than a maniac randomly killing random people having premarital sex and the gore of rubber intestines falling with a splat to the floor. A big modern social commentary that will slap you in the face if you're willing to listen...and that's more horrific.

Like too many 'horror' movies these days, Black Lake is 100% scare free. Worse, it is stultifying. Nothing happens, just a lot of arty photography and throbbing music. How does someone get the financing for a film this awful?

40 minutes in.....still nothing happened. Not recommended.

Seriously ? All you see is the main character walking around the house and having breakfast. Then walking around the house more. Then walking around outside her house. That's it. Where was the horror?