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The Bay 2012

“Panic feeds on fear.”

Status
Released
Runtime
85 minutes
Director
Barry Levinson
Networks
Baltimore Pictures, Hydraulx, Automatik Entertainment
★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 R HorrorScience FictionThriller Released
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What is The Bay?

The Bay is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
2012
Status
Released
Runtime
85 minutes
Release date
Sep 13, 2012
Studios
Baltimore Pictures, Hydraulx, Automatik Entertainment
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
Episode runtime
~85 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Baltimore Pictures, Hydraulx, Automatik Entertainment

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The Bay is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Baltimore Pictures, Hydraulx, Automatik Entertainment. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A seaside town’s deadly secret is exposed through shocking footage.”

Reasons to watch
  • Tense, panic‑driven atmosphere
  • Found‑footage perspective adds immediacy
  • Eco‑horror premise of a parasitic outbreak
Keep in mind
  • Brief runtime may limit narrative depth
  • Ecological horror may not suit all tastes

Watch it if you enjoy tense, eco‑horror thrillers presented in a found‑footage format.

The film contains graphic horror and intense panic, making it suitable for mature audiences.

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What is the central threat in the film?

A mysterious parasitic outbreak spreads through the town.

When does the story take place?

The initial incident occurs on July 4, 2009, with the investigation three years later.

From whose perspective is the story told?

It is narrated through the eyes of those present, including a reporter with footage.

What genres does the film combine?

It blends horror, science‑fiction and thriller elements.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

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