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Eden Lake

2008·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb6.7Metacritic656.2Rotten Tomatoes74%65%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuThe CW

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Romance3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

A weekend by the lake, with views to die for.

When a young couple goes to a remote wooded lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of local kids. Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize the couple in unimaginable ways, and a weekend outing becomes a bloody battle for survival.
Brutal Survival HorrorUnrelenting TensionSocial CommentaryDisturbing & BleakYouth ViolenceGritty RealismPsychological TerrorOutdoor ThrillerNo Easy Answers

Crew

Directed by:
James Watkins, Paul Bennett, Matt Carver
Written by:
James Watkins
Produced by:
Christian Colson, Richard Holmes, Julie Harkin
Composed by:
Ian Tapp, Jack Stew, Tarn Willers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Eden Lake

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Where can I stream Eden Lake legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

Eden Lake is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eden Lake worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Eden Lake rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Eden Lake?

1 h 31 min

Eden Lake runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eden Lake?

Critics70
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Eden Lake much the same way.

Was Eden Lake a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.

What language is Eden Lake in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Eden Lake?

21ATAUBEBRCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIE+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eden Lake in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Eden Lake use?

Camera FiendScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Downer EndingTongue TraumaLower-Class LoutCavalry BetrayalNothing Is ScarierHillbilly HorrorsSlobs Versus SnobsTeens Are MonstersVomit Indiscretion ShotExtremely Short Timespanand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Eden Lake, including Camera Fiend, Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Downer Ending.