The Bath
The Bath

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The Bath

2020
Movie
16 min
Arabic

Imed, a young father, finding himself alone for a few days with his five year old son due to his wife’s business trip, will have to confront his deepest fear.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users55%
Director: Blake WilsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman's isolated life in a remote cabin is shattered when a mysterious entity begins to manifest in her bathtub. As the entity grows more aggressive and personal, she must confront her deepest fears and uncover the dark history of the cabin to survive.

Critical Reception

The Bath received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its premise intriguing but its execution lacking. While some praised its atmospheric tension and lead performance, others pointed to a predictable plot and underdeveloped scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric build-up and solid lead performance.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot that fails to deliver genuine scares.

  • Felt that the film squandered its interesting concept with weak pacing and clichés.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the attempt at psychological horror and the claustrophobic setting. However, many felt the film was too slow, relied on tired horror tropes, and offered an unsatisfying resolution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a single cabin, which helped contribute to its isolated and claustrophobic atmosphere.

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