Two families go camping illegally in a forest, and set up their tents near a beautiful pond, far away from the daily hubbub. However, they soon discover that the pond contains a mysterious force, which will not allow them to leave. Rot and decay strike, and madness follows.
Practical Effects
Gross, tactile decay effects on a shoestring budget.
Acting
Katja Herbers carries escalating panic with unsettling precision.
Director
Chris W. Mitchell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Chris W. Mitchell primarily works in Dutch television comedy, making this his deeply unhinged passion project.
The film channels uniquely Dutch 'verdronken land' folklore — reclaimed territories where nature resists human control.