• Horror

Night Swim 2024

Night Swim (2024) is a supernatural horror thriller directed by Bryce McGuire (his feature debut), and produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster. It’s based on McGuire's acclaimed 2014 short film. The story follows Ray Waller (Wyatt Russell), a former pro baseball player sidelined by multiple sclerosis, who moves with his family into a new home — featuring a seemingly therapeutic swimming pool. Soon, they uncover its dark past tied to an ancient, malevolent entity that feeds beneath the water’s surface. The cast includes Kerry Condon as Eve (Ray’s wife), Amélie Hoeferle as their teenage daughter Izzy, and Gavin Warren as their son Elliot.👻 What Works The central premise—a “killer pool”—offers fresh water-based scares and taps into primal aquatic fears often overlooked in horror. Wyatt Russell delivers a convincing portrayal of a man torn between hope and terror, backed by solid performances from Kerry Condon and the child actors. Bryce McGuire’s direction effectively utilizes underwater perspectives, sound design, and tension-building visuals in early scenes.⚠️ Where It Falters Critics widely agree that the film leans heavily on clichés—predictable jump scares, formulaic structure, and a storyline stretched too thin by its PG‑13 constraints. Rotten Tomatoes scores hover around 19–20% from critics and about 42% from audiences. Reviews often criticize the repetitive scares, lack of real innovation, and a disappointing reveal of the pool’s entity. Some viewers appreciated its light-hearted tone and supernatural clarity, calling it “a fun guilty pleasure”, while others found the pacing sloppy and editing clumsy.💵 Box Office Night Swim (2024) grossed approximately $54.8 million worldwide, against a reported production budget of $15 million. Here’s the regional breakdown: Domestic (U.S. & Canada): $32.5 million. International: $22.3 million.Opening weekend figures: Domestic debut: $11.8 million from 3,200+ theaters, landing at #2 behind Wonka. International debut: $5.6–5.7 million across 36 markets, totaling around $17.7 million global at the time.📌 Should You Watch It? If you're in the mood for a light, supernatural thriller with eerie poolside moments and decent acting—but aren't expecting deep scares or originality—this fits. But if you want something groundbreaking, this likely won’t hit the mark.📝 Conclusion Night Swim offers a unique horror premise centered around a haunted backyard swimming pool, supported by strong performances—especially from Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon. However, despite an intriguing setup and slick visuals, the film ultimately sinks under the weight of predictable scares, a stretched-thin plot, and overreliance on genre clichés. While it may serve as a passable, PG-13 supernatural thriller for casual horror fans, seasoned viewers will likely find it more shallow than spine-chilling. Read More

• 2024
• 1 h : 38 min
• 784 views
• 4.787
• PG-13