REVIEW: The Drowned | Movie 2025

"murky, meandering, and more miss than hit."

On paper, The Drowned had me hooked: thieves on the run, a missing accomplice, and whispers of something supernatural lurking beneath the waves. In practice? It never quite comes together.

The sea-side setting is atmospheric and there are moments where the tension feels real - shadows under the water, strange noises, paranoia between the crew. But it drags. The middle section is weighed down with sluggish pacing and clunky dialogue, and the acting never fully sells the stakes. The mythology teases at something deeper but refuses to commit, leaving the scares feeling half-formed.

Verdict: Plenty of potential drowned by uneven execution. Creepy in flashes, but ultimately forgettable.

⭐⭐

THE DROWNED will be available on Digital Platforms from 6th October.

FILM DETAILS

• Digital Release: 6th October 2025

• TL;DR: Woven with references to Greek mythology, The Drowned follows three thieves who have just stolen a priceless painting and arrive at a secluded safe house by the sea, only to discover their fourth accomplice is missing. They must question whether one of them was responsible for her disappearance, or if the blame lies with a more sinister presence lurking in the deep water below.

• Director: Samuel Clemens

• Cast: Alan Calton, Dominic Vulliamy, Lara Lemon

• Genres: Thriller

• Run time: 84 Minutes

• Cert: 15