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Poster for The Bay

The Bay

Seen it?

2012 | 85 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved 28 Years Later or Grindhouse, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Chaos breaks out in a small Maryland town after an ecological disaster occurs.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 164K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Barry Levinson

  • Kristen ConnollyStephanie
  • Will RogersAlex
  • Michael BeasleyOfficer Jimson
  • Christopher DenhamSam
  • Kenny AlfonsoDoctor Michaels
  • Kether DonohueDonna Thompson
  • Anthony ReynoldsSteve Slattery - Homeland Security Officer
  • Frank DealMayor Stockman
  • Kimberly CampbellNurse Rebecca
  • Lamya JezekMs. Rosenblatt