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The Pool

2014Movie1 h 16 min

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Two families go camping illegally in a forest, and set up their tents near a beautiful pond, far away from the daily hubbub. However, they soon discover that the pond contains a mysterious force, which will not allow them to leave. Rot and decay strike, and madness follows.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Facts

May 1, 2014 · 1 h 16 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 1, 2014
Runtime
1 h 16 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Chase Scene, Slashed Throat, Rule of Pool +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pool?"

Questions about The Pool

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pool?

In the United States, The Pool streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Pool worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.4).

Will The Pool scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Pool?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Pool in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.

What tropes does The Pool use?

Chase SceneSlashed ThroatRule of PoolGrievous Bottley HarmNot Good with RejectionDrinking ContestWhite Mask of DoomAir-Vent PassagewayThe RevealGroin AttackRed HerringShout-Outand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Chase Scene, Slashed Throat, and Rule of Pool.