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Chlorine
In the town of Copper Canyon, people are cashing in on an economic housing boom, and the local country club is buzzing about the investment opportunity. Once vivacious couple, Roger (Vincent D'Onofrio) and Georgie (Kyra Sedgwick), have settled into a complacent lifestyle of mediocrity where their marriage is falling apart and their children are turning away from them. Nonetheless, the desperately discontent Georgie pushes Roger into finding a way to invest in the market bubble in the hopes that their family can be saved with the money they are sure to make. When local tennis pro and part-time drug dealer, Pat (Rhys Coiro), comes to Roger for investment advice, Roger sees his opportunity. Torn by the reality that his family could be saved by this dirty money, Roger finds himself staring down the barrel of a moral conundrum.
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults seeks a carefree summer vacation, renting a remote lake house. However, their idyllic getaway quickly devolves into a nightmare when they discover a dark secret lurking beneath the surface. As tensions rise and paranoia sets in, they realize they are not alone and must fight for survival against an unseen threat.
Critical Reception
Chlorine received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences. It was criticized for its convoluted plot, weak character development, and uninspired scares. The film struggled to find an audience and is generally considered a forgettable entry in the horror-thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable and nonsensical plot.
Characters are underdeveloped and lack any compelling motivations.
The horror elements fail to be genuinely frightening or original.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Chlorine are scarce and generally negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the lack of originality and effective horror elements. Some found the storyline confusing and the overall execution lacking.
Fun Fact
The film was reportedly shot in West Virginia, utilizing its scenic yet isolated landscapes to enhance the atmosphere of dread.
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