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Eden Lake (2008)

โ€œA weekend by the lake, with views to die for.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 2,197 votes 1h 31m r ThrillerHorror

#78 of 219 films from 2008 #858 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by James Watkins ยท Written by James Watkins

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Overview

When a young couple goes to a remote wooded lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of local kids. Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize the couple in unimaginable ways, and a weekend outing becomes a bloody battle for survival.

Cast

Kelly Reillyas Jenny
Michael Fassbenderas Steve
Jack O'Connellas Brett
Finn Atkinsas Paige
Thomas Turgooseas Cooper
James Burrowsas Harry
Lorraine Bruceas Tanya
Jumayn Hunteras Mark
Shaun Dooleyas Jon
Bronson Webbas Reece
Lorraine Stanleyas Nat
Alex Palmeras Paul
Tara Ellisas Abi
Tom Gillas Ricky

Facts

Release dateSeptember 12, 2008
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$12,850,990
Box office$3,984,669 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt1020530

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Questions

How long is Eden Lake?
Eden Lake runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Eden Lake worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 2,197 votes, which places it #78 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 65%) and #858 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Eden Lake?
Eden Lake was directed by James Watkins. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Speak No Evil (2024), Bastille Day (2016), The Woman in Black (2012).
Who stars in Eden Lake?
Kelly Reilly as Jenny; Michael Fassbender as Steve; Jack O'Connell as Brett; Finn Atkins as Paige; Thomas Turgoose as Cooper; James Burrows as Harry.
What is Eden Lake rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Eden Lake?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31769.

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