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Savage Water
A group of holidaymakers have booked themselves a dream trip with the Wild West White Water River Boat Company. Their journey will take them along the great Colorado so they can experience first hand the beauty of the Grand Canyon and the ferocity of the water crashing over the rapids. Once they are well away from civilisation, things take a turn for the worse as it's realised that someone on board has their own reason for wanting to be stranded in the Canyon without interference from the authorities. Before long, the group begin getting bumped off one by one by an unseen maniac with a hunting knife and a murderous agenda. It seems that the killer wants to turn the mighty Colorado into a river of blood…
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Plot Summary
A young couple on the run from a murder charge seeks refuge in a remote, isolated house. The house, however, is occupied by a disturbed family with a dark secret. As the couple attempts to escape their pursuers, they become entangled in the house's sinister history and the escalating madness within.
Critical Reception
Savage Water (also known as 'The Terror Within') is a cult horror film that gained a modest following over the years for its atmospheric tension and unsettling themes. While not a mainstream success, it is recognized for its unique blend of psychological horror and suspense, often praised for its effective use of isolation and a creepy, claustrophobic setting.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective atmosphere and sense of dread.
Noted for its unsettling depiction of a disturbed family.
Seen as a low-budget but impactful thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to its cult status, but general sentiment points to an appreciation for its suspenseful build-up and eerie tone, despite its dated special effects.
Fun Fact
Joseph H. Lewis, the director, is also known for directing the classic film noir 'The Big Combo' (1955).
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