Fish
Fish

Fish

2017Movie20 minEnglish

A man discovers a mysterious creature hidden in a boat in a little marina. Meanwhile, somewhere else a different man is on a hunt for blood.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: Johnathan K. RiceGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive fisherman living on a remote island finds his solitary existence shattered when a mysterious stranger washes ashore. As the stranger's true intentions become unclear, the fisherman must confront his own hidden past and fight for survival against the encroaching darkness.

Critical Reception

Fish (2017) garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences alike. While praised for its atmospheric tension and strong performances, some found the pacing to be slow at times and the narrative somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and the central performance.
  • Criticized for its deliberate pacing and derivative plot elements.
  • A visually striking thriller that doesn't quite live up to its potential.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful mood and the strong lead actor's portrayal of a man pushed to his limits. However, some viewers felt the story could have been more original and the resolution less conventional.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the Independent Film Festival Awards.

Fun Fact

The remote island location used for filming was a real, largely uninhabited island off the coast of Maine, requiring the cast and crew to rely on boat transport for the entire production.

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