Bone Lake (film)

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Bone Lake
Bone Lake film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan
Written byJoshua Friedlander
Produced by
  • Mickey Liddell
  • Pete Shilaimon
  • Jacob Yakob
  • Joshua Friedlander
  • Jason Blumenfeld
Starring
CinematographyNick Matthews
Edited byAnjoum Agrama
Music by
Production
company
Distributed by Bleecker Street
Release dates
  • September 21, 2024 (2024-09-21)(Fantastic Fest)
  • October 3, 2025 (2025-10-03)(United States)
Running time
94 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Bone Lake is a 2024 American horror thriller film directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan and written by Joshua Friedlander. It stars Maddie Hasson, Alex Roe, Andra Nechita, and Marco Pigossi. The independent film had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2024, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 3, 2025.

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Premise

Sage and Diego's romantic getaway to the secluded Bone Lake takes an unexpected turn when they are forced to share a mansion with a mysterious and alluring couple, Will and Cin. As tensions escalate, the retreat devolves into a web of deception, desire, and manipulation, gradually revealing long-buried secrets. [2]

Cast

Production

Bone Lake was directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan from a screenplay by Joshua Friedlander. The independent film [3] was produced by Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, and Jacob Yakob produce for LD Entertainment, alongside Friedlander and Jason Blumenfeld. [2]

Principal photography lasted 18 days, with Nick Matthews ( Saw X ) serving as director of photography. [4] Matthews cited A Clockwork Orange , Evil Dead II and Funny Games as visual inspirations for the film's camera movements. [4] The score was composed by Roque Baños and Ben Cherney. [5]

Release

Bone Lake had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2024. [6] In May 2025, Bleecker Street acquired the U.S. distribution rights, [2] followed by the sale of U.K. and Irish rights to Signature Entertainment by British sales agent Mister Smith in July. [7] The film had its U.K. premiere at FrightFest on August 24, 2025, [8] and is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on October 3, 2025. [9]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 95% of 21 critics' reviews are positive.The website's consensus reads: "Unwavering in its psychological trappings, Bone Lake is a supercharged game of survival that yields a thrilling rabbit-hole of intrigue and fun." [10]

Bone Lake received the bronze Audience Award at the 2024 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. [11]

References

  1. "Bone Lake (18)". British Board of Film Classification . August 19, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Grobar, Matt (May 5, 2025). "Bleecker Street & LD Entertainment Acquire Horror Thriller Bone Lake From Mercedes Bryce Morgan". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  3. Earl, William (August 25, 2025). "Indie Horror Movie Bone Lake Reveals Trailer and Provocative Poster, Moves Up Theatrical Release Date". Variety . Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Smith, Tessa (September 25, 2024). "Bone Lake Cinematographer Nick Matthews Reveals His Challenges & Inspirations [Fantastic Fest]". ScreenRant . Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  5. "Roque Banos & Ben Cherney Scoring Mercedes Bryce Morgan's Bone Lake". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  6. "16 New Horror Movies We Can't Wait To Watch At Fantastic Fest". Fangoria . September 18, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  7. Wiseman, Andreas (July 21, 2025). "FrightFest & Fantastic Fest Horror Bone Lake Gets UK Deal For Mister Smith". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  8. "Bone Lake". FrightFest . Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  9. Squires, John (August 11, 2025). "Wild 'Bone Lake' Poster Promises Graphic Nudity and a Killer Climax This October". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  10. "Bone Lake". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  11. Dunn, Jack (October 25, 2024). "2024 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Unveils Audience and Jury Award Winners (Exclusive)". Variety . Retrieved July 22, 2025.