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Mixed Reviews for Horror Film 'Night Swim'

The film, directed by Bryce McGuire, explores the terror of a haunted swimming pool but fails to fully capitalize on its absurd premise.

  • Night Swim, a horror film directed by Bryce McGuire, has received mixed reviews for its portrayal of a family tormented by a haunted swimming pool.
  • The film stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon as parents dealing with the father's recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis and a haunted swimming pool in their new home.
  • The film's plot revolves around the pool's supernatural ability to grant someone's deepest desires, but only if they're willing to make a sacrifice.
  • Despite some effective moments of horror and self-aware humor, critics have criticized the film for its uneven tone, underdeveloped characters, and failure to fully embrace its absurd premise.
  • Director Bryce McGuire has expressed interest in further exploring the film's mythology in a potential sequel.
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