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Secrets at the Lake

Secrets at the Lake

Thriller · TV Movie · 2019

A group of teens make a pact that has deadly consequences.

Movie details

Secrets at the Lake

2019 Thriller · TV Movie 1h 23m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

A group of teens make a pact that has deadly consequences.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Secrets at the Lake?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Tim Cruz

Written by

Anthony Del Negro · Shane O'Brien · Georgina Riedel

Nicky Whelan

Nicky Whelan

Amy Pruitt

Anna Hutchison

Anna Hutchison

Megan Myers

Alexandria DeBerry

Alexandria DeBerry

Katie Pruitt

Trevor Stines

Trevor Stines

Rick Rhodes

Ricky Garcia

Ricky Garcia

Luke Pruitt

Kara Royster

Kara Royster

Nikki Leeds

Giullian Yao Gioiello

Giullian Yao Gioiello

Jared Hale

Court is in session

Put Secrets at the Lake on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.