The Pool

Two families travel to a forest for an illegal camping trip, setting up their tents beside a secluded pond. While the location initially seems ideal for escaping their daily lives, they soon encounter a mysterious force tied to the water. This entity prevents them from leaving the area, leading to a descent into madness and physical decay. Within the group, a young boy begins experiencing strange dreams and hears a voice calling him to swim, leaving it unclear if the source is a fellow camper or something more sinister.

This horror film was directed by Chris W. Mitchell, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Gijs Scholten van Aschat. The cast features Gijs Scholten van Aschat as Lennaert, Bart Klever as Rob, and Carine Crutzen as Sylke, alongside Katja Herbers, Jamie Grant, and Alex Hendrickx. Produced by several companies including House of Netherhorror, the movie is a joint production from the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles.

The film has received a mixed response from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.4/10 based on 1,600 votes. On TMDB, the rating is slightly lower at 4.7/10 from 38 votes.