Mixed Reviews for Horror Film 'Night Swim'

The film, directed by Bryce McGuire, explores the terror of a haunted swimming pool but fails to fully capitalize on its absurd premise.

Night Swim, a horror film directed by Bryce McGuire, has received mixed reviews for its portrayal of a family tormented by a haunted swimming pool.
The film stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon as parents dealing with the father's recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis and a haunted swimming pool in their new home.
The film's plot revolves around the pool's supernatural ability to grant someone's deepest desires, but only if they're willing to make a sacrifice.
Despite some effective moments of horror and self-aware humor, critics have criticized the film for its uneven tone, underdeveloped characters, and failure to fully embrace its absurd premise.
Director Bryce McGuire has expressed interest in further exploring the film's mythology in a potential sequel.