The Midnight Swim
Seen it?2015 | 87 min | Drama, Mystery, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Spirit Lake is unusually deep. No diver has ever managed to find the bottom. When Dr. Amelia Brooks disappears during a deep-water dive, her three daughters travel home. They find themselves unable to let go and become drawn into the mysteries of the lake.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sarah Adina Smith
- Lindsay BurdgeJune
- Jennifer LafleurAnnie
- Aleksa PalladinoIsa
- Ross PartridgeJosh
- Beth GrantAmelia Brooks / Great Aunt
- Michelle HutchisonRealtor
- Jane ShuttleworthLab Director
- Barbara MendenhallCo-Worker
- Shirley VenardMaggie Helms
- Thunderbird DinwiddieMother