Something In The Water (2024) Review | Bride Squad vs. Sharks!

Something in the Water (2024) is a British survival thriller directed by Hayley Easton Street. The film follows a group of five female friends who reunite in the Caribbean for a destination wedding, only to find themselves in a life-or-death struggle against circling sharks.Plot Overview* The Setup: Meg travels to the West Indies to celebrate her friend Lizzie’s wedding. The group, including Cam, Ruth, and Meg’s former partner Kayla, takes a small boat out to a secluded island the day before the ceremony.* The Incident: While swimming, Ruth is bitten by a shark. In their rush to get back to shore, their poorly maintained hire boat hits a reef and sinks, leaving the quintet stranded in open water.* Survival Struggle: Stalked by sharks and battling the elements, the friends must face their fears and unresolved interpersonal traumas while fighting for survival.Cast and Crew* Director: Hayley Easton Street.* Writer: Cat Clarke.* Starring:* Hiftu Quasem as Meg.* Lauren Lyle as Lizzie.* Natalie Mitson as Kayla.* Nicole Rieko Setsuko as Cam.* Ellouise Shakespeare-Hart as Ruth.Release and Reception* Release Date: The film was released in select theaters and on digital platforms on May 3, 2024.* Critical Response: Reviews have been mixed, with a 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of June 2024. While praised for its cinematography and tense water-level camera work, some critics noted its familiar “sharksploitation” tropes and thin characterization. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goreandgrimepodcast.substack.com