Blackwater Lane is a psychological thriller directed by Jeff Celentano, featuring Minka Kelly as Cass Anderson. The film delves into Cass’s battle with her own mental stability following a violent murder.
While driving home on a dreary backcountry lane, Cass passes a car with a woman seated inside but hesitates to stop. Later, she learns that the woman was murdered, and the killer is still at large. Cass is deeply affected, having known the victim, and is already grieving her mother’s recent passing. This combination leaves her on edge.
The police, particularly PC Lawson (played by Natalie Simpson), become interested in Cass’s whereabouts after an anonymous tip places her at the murder scene. This tip could only have come from the killer, making Cass question her safety and the intentions of those around her. Her mental state is further challenged by strange occurrences: dead animals appear on her property, she experiences visions of her deceased mother and objects mysteriously vanish. Cass wonders if these are real or signs of early dementia like her mother experienced.
The film features Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding) as Cass’s “supportive” husband and Maggie Grace (Lost/ Taken) as her best friend, Rachel, whose family once owned Cass’s home. Judah Cousin plays Andrew, Cass’s student with a potentially obsessive crush, while Alan Calton portrays John, a possible love interest indifferent to her marriage.
Adapted from B.A. Paris’s book “The Break Down” by Elizabeth Fowler, Blackwater Lane is a well-filmed psychological horror TV film. It keeps viewers guessing about the characters’ true intentions. The film’s central message is the importance of trusting oneself, encapsulated in Cass’s words: “You are stronger than you think.”
Movie Rating: 3 stars.
Movie Rating Guide
1 Star = Unwatchable
2 Stars = Cannot Recommend
3 Stars = Great for the Fans
4 Stars = A Solid Movie
5 Stars = Must Own (DVD/Stream Download)
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