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2017 American film
House By the Lake
Directed byAdam Gierasch
Written byJosh Burnell
Produced byJace Anderson
Brian Cooperman
Mike De Trana
Gary King
StarringJames Callis
Anne Dudek
Michael Bowen
Amiah Miller
Natasha Bassett
CinematographyMitchell H. Anderson Jr.
Edited byAndrew Cohen
Josh Ethier
Music byAdam Barber
Production
company		Anvil Entertainment
Release date
  • October 10, 2017 (2017-10-10)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

House By the Lake is an American horror film directed by Adam Gierasch and written by Josh Burnell. The film stars James Callis, Anne Dudek, Michael Bowen, and Amiah Miller. It was released on October 10, 2017.

Synopsis

Scott and Karen are a couple who have been experiencing trouble in their marriage. The two are advised to try and mend their marriage, particularly as the strain seems to have been having a strong impact on their young, autistic daughter Emma. The family decides to travel to a remote lake house to get away from it all and their issues, also hiring a new nanny named Gwen. This seems to do little to help the couple and as tensions in the house grow, Emma begins to mention making a new friend she calls the Fish Man. Her parents and nanny assume that Emma is referring to a new, unusual imaginary friend, however strange occurrences start making them question whether he is real or imaginary. They also grow concerned when Emma begins to change, as she her prior fear of water begins to lessen, she is suddenly able to breathe underwater, and mentions that the Fish Man is going to return for her.

Cast

Production

In August 2015, it was announced that principal photography on the film had begun in Big Bear Lake, California. The film was being directed by Adam Gierasch, based on the script by Josh Burnell. The film would star James Callis, Anne Dudek, Michael Bowen, and Amiah Miller. Mike De Trana would produce the film through Anvil Entertainment along with Gary King and Jace Anderson.

When writing the script Burnell researched autism in order to ensure that the film's portrayal of Emma was genuine; one of the aspects incorporated into the film was that the actress portraying Emma would not make eye contact with others.

Release

House by the Lake was released to video on demand and streaming on October 10, 2017.

Reception

Dread Central rated House by the Lake at 3/5 stars, praising the performances, location, and atmosphere of the film. Shariq Ansari of High on Films also reviewed the film, praising its ending and writing that "The movie also does a great job in establishing a role reversal, its only motive. The parents, who are supposed to be Emma’s guardians, not only on the basis of biology, turn into the spectres of this film."

References

  1. ^ Sneider, Jeff (August 19, 2014). "'Battlestar Galactica,' 'Mad Men,' 'Breaking Bad' Actors Join Horror Movie 'House By the Lake'". thewrap.com. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  2. Barkan, Jonathan (July 3, 2017). "Creature Feature House By the Lake Gets Trailer". Dread Central. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  3. Bonges, Jennifer (2017-11-08). "Q & A With 'House by the Lake' Director Adam Gierasch". PopHorror. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  4. Gingold, Michael (2017-09-14). "Adam Gierasch invites you to "HOUSE BY THE LAKE" next month; trailer and poster". Rue Morgue. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  5. Boiselle, Matt (2017-10-23). "House By The Lake (2017)". Dread Central. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  6. Ansari, Shariq (2017-12-02). "House By The Lake [2017] : A Lovecraftian Take On Broken Relationships". High On Films. Retrieved 2025-01-30.

External links

Adam Gierasch and Jace Anderson
Films directed by Gierasch
Written together


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