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The Bay

The Bay

September 13, 2012· 1h 25m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.8

Two million fish washed ashore. One thousand blackbirds dropped from the sky. On July 4, 2009 a deadly menace swept through the quaint seaside town of Claridge, Maryland, but the harrowing story of what happened that Independence Day has never been told—until now. The authorities believed they had buried the truth about the tragedy that claimed over 700 human lives. Now, three years later, a reporter has emerged with footage revealing the cover-up and an unimaginable killer: a mysterious parasitic outbreak. Told from the perspective of those who were there and saw what happened, The Bay unfolds over 24 hours through people's iPhones, Androids, 911 calls, webcams, and whatever else could be used to document the nightmare in Claridge. What follows is a nerve-shredding tale of a small town plunged into absolute terror.

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15 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Two teenagers attacked and killed by unknown creature in creek

7.2at 27m
Lowest Moment

Dr Abrams documents mass of dead bodies in abandoned hospital

4.8at 1h 03m
Biggest Swing

The film peaks with the creek attack sequence then gradually declines through government abandonment to its lowest point with the hospital carnage documentation

The Bay starts strong with effective horror moments and creature reveals in the first half, earning praise for its realistic documentary approach and environmental message. However, the film loses momentum significantly in the middle act with slower pacing and character behavior that breaks immersion. While the practical effects and isopod concept remain compelling throughout, the lack of a satisfying resolution left many viewers disappointed despite appreciating the plausible eco-horror premise.

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Opening text explains footage was confiscated by government until leaked
5.0
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Donna Thompson covers Fourth of July celebration in Claridge
5.0
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Two teenagers attacked and killed by unknown creature in creek⬆ Peak moment
5.0
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Jennifer and other citizens report bizarre symptoms via FaceTime
5.0
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Mayor John Stockman ignores oceanographers warnings about bay contamination
5.0
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Dr Abrams documents mass of dead bodies in abandoned hospital⬇ Lowest moment
5.0
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Talmet family arrives to find Claridge deserted with corpses everywhere
5.0
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Donna reveals aftermath and Jim's death in final narration
5.0
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