Bone Lake – FrightFest 2025 Movie Review
First Reaction – Bone Lake tries to be a steamy thriller, but turns into more of a nightmare weekend.
Where to Watch
Bone Lake is available on Digital HD 24 November. Distributed by Signature Entertainment.
Director: Mercedes Bryce Morgan
Writer: Joshua Friedlander (Screenplay)
Cast
- Alex Roe (Hot Summer Nights)
- Maddie Hasson (Malignant)
- Marco Pigossi (High Tide)
- Andra Nechita
- Clayton Spencer
- Elaine Reis
Plot: A couple’s vacation at a secluded estate is upended when they’re forced to share the mansion with a mysterious couple. A dream getaway spirals into a nightmarish maze of sex, lies, and manipulation, triggering a battle for survival.
Runtime: 1 Hour 34 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Bone Lake starts when Diego (Pigossi) and Sage (Hasson) go on a romantic getaway. However, their trip is interrupted when another couple Will (Roe) and Cin (Nechita) arrive at the mansion too. The couple agree to share the home and get to know each other.
As the weekend unfolds, the awkward interactions occur, as Diego and Sage begin to address their problems. However, the situation becomes more complicated the more they discover in the home.
Verdict on Bone Lake
Recap
The movie follows a romantic getaway which turns into a nightmare when two couple clash in a luxury getaway. It sees how a chance to get someone new spirals into something far more sinister as the weekend unfolds.
Best Parts
The concept about the events of the weekend is interesting and keeps us wondering where things will go. It has plenty of tension throughout the weekend and the performances are fun for the bigger picture.
Worst Parts
The twists and turns are based on a lot of variables which don’t always make as much sense. Elsewhere, it shows the overall weaknesses humans have for trust and how easily people can have their lives fall apart.
Final Thoughts – Bone Lake takes on a new meaning to a nightmare weekend.
