Thursday, March 3, 2016

Review: DON'T GO IN THE LAKE (2015)

by: Chelsea Opperman

Debauchery, Diving, and D-Cups



Whenever you see a bunch of half-naked "co-eds" diving into dark water, you just know something dreadful is about to happen.  What is it about this scenario that is so delicious?  The decades old tale of teens skinny dipping brings a sense of nostalgia to horror fans.  This theme has been lovingly played out by the grisly slashers of the 70s and 80s, splatter films, and B list exploitation movies. These are the films of the past, the cassettes chipped and tape run thin, shoved in the ratty VHS boxes, and piled in the closet.  Why is this genre so loved?  Boobs and Blood.  The kids are naked, horny, and the last thing they are expecting is anything that's not an orgasm.  This vulnerability has the audience squirming in their seats...just waiting for the big scare. Sex and violence are always crowd pleasers.


To the point, this short film by Corey Norman is a whole lot of fun.  4 minutes is not a long time to create atmosphere, let alone a film, but Norman successfully evokes the Camp Crystal lake charm of lazy summer nights, trying to get laid, warm beers, and carnage.  Only this time, it's 30-somethings trying to relive that youthful, carefree feeling...but they won't be finding what they were looking for, rather something else will find them. Horror fans across genres will enjoy this throwback to campy hits of yesteryear with a fresh twist.

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Please join us Monday, March 7th for a free screening of DON'T GO IN THE LAKE at Screenland Armour in Kansas City, Missouri.  Event info HERE.

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