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Dark Water
Daniel is a young and ambitious real estate agent with a view to becoming a partner in the company. Along with the boss' wife Marie, he dares to spend a secret and passionate weekend in a luxurious archipelago house which he is supposed to sell. Once there, both Daniel and Marie discover that they are not as alone as they thought. George, a Polish craftsman, has stayed behind to finish work on the house and prepare it for sale. Soon however, what should have been a passionate and intimate weekend develops into something far more unpleasant.
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Plot Summary
A mother and her daughter move into a rundown apartment in New York City. Strange occurrences begin to plague them, including leaking ceilings and a mysterious presence. As the apartment's dark past is revealed, they must confront the supernatural forces threatening their lives.
Critical Reception
Dark Water received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Jennifer Connelly's performance, many found the plot derivative and the scares unoriginal, deeming it an unnecessary remake of a superior Japanese film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Jennifer Connelly's committed performance.
Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares.
Considered a pale imitation of the original Japanese horror film, 'Dark Water' (2002).
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided reception. Many appreciated the suspense and the emotional core of the mother-daughter relationship, but a significant portion felt the film was too slow-paced and ultimately disappointing compared to other horror offerings.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 2002 Japanese film of the same name, which was itself based on a short story by Koji Suzuki, the author of 'The Ring'.
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