Watch this detailed breakdown for an explanation of the film's complex ending and its themes of trauma:

A terrifying, water-dwelling monster—often described as looking like a "Gilman-like" seaweed creature—begins terrorizing Cody at night.

Critics have generally provided "mixed or average" reviews, with the film holding a 55% score on Rotten Tomatoes .

The 2022 film is a psychological horror-thriller directed by Chris Sivertson and stars Christina Ricci as Laura, a mother in the 1950s attempting to escape a traumatic past. While it presents itself as a supernatural "creature feature," the film is ultimately a deeper exploration of mental health, grief, and trauma. Plot Overview

Set in 1955, the story follows Laura Butler and her seven-year-old son, Cody (played by ), as they flee an abusive ex-husband to start a new life in a remote lakeside farmhouse in California. Their idyllic new beginning is quickly threatened by two forces:

Laura's fragile mental state begins to unravel as she struggles with strange visions, eerie phone calls from her ex-husband, and the pressure of maintaining a "perfect" 1950s housewife persona. Critical Reception

Many reviewers found the pacing slow and the CGI for the monster underwhelming due to its low budget. Some critics also felt the screenplay relied too heavily on predictable tropes before reaching its final twist.