The Girl in the Pool (2024 Movie) Reviews, Characters, Storyline and Box-Office Collection.

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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

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