The Drownsman 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Director
- Chad Archibald
- Networks
- Black Fawn Films, Breakthrough Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is The Drownsman?
The Drownsman is a Canadian horror, fantasy, and thriller film released in 2014. The film was directed by Chad Archibald, who co-wrote the script with Cody Calahan.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 22, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada
- Studios
- Black Fawn Films, Breakthrough Entertainment
- Genres
- Horror, Fantasy, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.5/10 from 57 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~88 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Black Fawn Films, Breakthrough Entertainment
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The Drownsman is a Canadian horror, fantasy, and thriller film released in 2014. The film was directed by Chad Archibald, who co-wrote the script with Cody Calahan. It had its world premiere on August 2, 2014, at the Fantasia Film Festival. The cast includes Michelle Mylett, Caroline Korycki, Ryan Barrett, Sydney Kondruss, Clare Bastable, JoAnn Nordstrom, and Samuel Borstein. The story follows a young girl who develops an abnormal fear of water after nearly drowning in a lake, and she is subsequently plagued by visions of a mysterious dark figure. One year later, her skeptical friends attempt to cure her phobia and visions by staging a séance and subjecting her to a bathtub experiment. Through this intervention, they unwittingly summon the dark figure into the world.
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“A gripping exploration of horror and fantasy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Drownsman worth watching?
The Drownsman holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 57 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Fantasy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Drownsman and when was it released?
The Drownsman is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Drownsman?
The Drownsman was directed by Chad Archibald.
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