Monstrous

Set in the 1950s, this horror thriller follows Laura, a mother traumatized by an abusive marriage. Seeking a fresh start, she moves to a remote rural home near a lake with her seven-year-old son, Cody. While hoping for peace in their new sanctuary, they soon discover a menacing creature emerging from the nearby water at night that targets the boy, forcing Laura to confront a new and terrifying threat.

The film was directed by Chris Sivertson, following his work on I Know Who Killed Me, All Cheerleaders Die, Heartthrob, and Shattered Memories. The screenplay was written by Carol Chrest, and the production involved several companies from Australia and the United States. The cast features Christina Ricci in the lead role as Laura, with Santino Barnard playing Cody, alongside Don Baldaramos, Colleen Camp, Lew Temple, and Carol Anne Watts.

Audience reception has been mixed, with the film receiving a rating of 4.7/10 from 5,700 votes on IMDb and a 5.9/10 from 350 votes on TMDB. These figures are similar to the film critics' rating of 4.8/10 based on 41 reviews.