The Girl in the Pool (2024 Movie) Reviews, Characters, Storyline and Box-Office Collection.
Director: Dakota Gorman
Writer: Jackson Reid Williams
Runtime: 1h 29m
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Release Date: July 26, 2024 (United States)
Language: English
Filming Locations: Santa Clarita, California, USA
Production Companies: BondIt Media Capital, ETA Films, Elevate Media Partners
Storyline
The Girl in the Pool centers on a wealthy family man who, while navigating the chaos of a surprise birthday celebration, is secretly dealing with the fallout from the murder of his mistress. The partygoers and his own developing paranoia put increasing pressure on him as he tries to conceal his dark secret.

Characters and Cast
Angie Ayala as Officer Hernandez
Brielle Barbusca as Rose
Dionysio Basco as Abe
Rickey Eugene Brown as Collin
Micah Giovanni as Aiden
Tyler Lawrence Gray as Alex
Gabrielle Haugh as Hannah
Rushi Kota as Kevin
Jake McLean as Frank
Jaylen Moore as Randall
Kevin Pollak as William
Monica Potter as Kristen
Freddie Prinze Jr. as Thomas
Jaedon Rio as Pietro
Ciel Shi as DJ
Michael Sirow as Mike
Suteara Vaughn as Lilly
Jill Whelan as Susan
Reviews
User Reviews
Rating: 5/10
Review: The movie has potential but falls short due to its repetitive plot. Freddie Prinze Jr. and other actors deliver decent performances, but the storyline becomes tedious as the protagonist’s fixation on who drove Kevin Pollak to the party overshadows other elements. The film has moments of suspense but ultimately feels like a missed opportunity.
Rating: 6/10
Review: A moderately engaging thriller with strong performances from the cast. The concept is intriguing, but the execution is uneven. The constant questioning about Kevin Pollak’s transportation to the party feels overplayed, impacting the overall suspense.
Critic Reviews
Rating: 4/10
Review: The Girl in the Pool struggles with pacing and depth. While the central premise holds promise, the film’s execution is lackluster, with repetitive scenes and a predictable plot that fails to build significant tension. The performances are a saving grace, but not enough to elevate the film beyond mediocrity.
Rating: 5/10
Review: This thriller’s attempts at suspense are undercut by a slow-moving plot and an overemphasis on trivial details. The cast’s strong performances, particularly Freddie Prinze Jr. and Monica Potter, help maintain interest, but the film’s overall impact is diminished by its lack of narrative drive.
Box-Office Collection
Production Budget: $3 million
Domestic Gross: $4.2 million
International Gross: $1.1 million
Total Gross: $5.3 million
