Dark Water

A woman moves into a new apartment with her young son, only to discover a dark secret within the building's water supply. Strange occurrences and unsettling phenomena begin to plague the family, hinting at a supernatural presence tied to the building's past. As the situation escalates, she must uncover the truth behind the malevolent force before it consumes them entirely.

While the film aimed for atmospheric horror, it received a mixed reception. Critics were divided, with some praising its visual style and suspenseful moments, while others found the plot predictable and lacking in genuine scares. Audience reactions were similarly varied, with some appreciating the slow-burn tension and others feeling underwhelmed by the payoff.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and visual direction.

• Criticized for a slow pace and a predictable narrative arc.

• Some found the tension effective, while others deemed it insufficient.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Dark Water (2017) are not widely available or consistently documented to provide a comprehensive summary.

None notable.

Hideo Nakata, the director of "Dark Water" (2017), also directed the original Japanese horror film "Dark Water" (2002) and "Ringu" (1998), which popularized the J-horror genre internationally.