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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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The story centers around Ellie and her family, who live near [[Caddo Lake]], a mysterious body of water in Texas. |
The story centers around Ellie and her family, who live near [[Caddo Lake]], a mysterious body of water in Texas. Ellie's 8-year-old stepsister, Anna, vanishes one night while near the lake. The family and community begin searching for her, but as the investigation progresses, they uncover that Anna's disappearance is linked to strange, supernatural forces tied to the lake. |
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It turns out that Caddo Lake has a time displacement phenomenon that activates when water levels drop. This phenomenon has caused people to be transported across different time periods throughout history. Anna, after disappearing, is transported back to the year 1952. She is adopted by a local family and raised under a new name, living out her life in the past without ever returning to her original time. |
It turns out that Caddo Lake has a time displacement phenomenon that activates when water levels drop. This phenomenon has caused people to be transported across different time periods throughout history. Anna, after disappearing, is transported back to the year 1952. She is adopted by a local family and raised under a new name, living out her life in the past without ever returning to her original time. |
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Meanwhile, Ellie, determined to uncover what happened to Anna, begins to investigate the lake's strange history. During her search, Ellie learns about Paris, a man from 2003 who also became a victim of the |
Meanwhile, Ellie, determined to uncover what happened to Anna, begins to investigate the lake's strange history. During her search, Ellie learns about Paris, a man from 2003 who also became a victim of the lake's time anomaly. Paris had been trying to return to his family after his mother's death but was pulled into the future, ending up in the year 2022. Desperate and confused, Paris attempts to return to his own time by jumping into the lake, but he drowns due to a flood. |
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As Ellie digs deeper, she uncovers a shocking truth: Paris is actually her father, and Anna, who grew up in the past, is her grandmother. This creates a complicated family history, where multiple generations are intertwined across different time periods due to the |
As Ellie digs deeper, she uncovers a shocking truth: Paris is actually her father, and Anna, who grew up in the past, is her grandmother. This creates a complicated family history, where multiple generations are intertwined across different time periods due to the lake's supernatural forces. Ellie realizes that Paris did not abandon her and their family as she once thought; he was trapped by the lake's strange time-shifting powers. |
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In the end, Ellie returns home where her mother, Celeste, watches the news about Paris' death, still oblivious that he is actually the same Paris she had known. Ellie shows her an old photograph of Anna in 1952 and explains that they did not mean to leave them. Celeste notices the scratch mark on Ellie's cheek and realizes the truth about her past. Both embrace each other. |
In the end, Ellie returns home where her mother, Celeste, watches the news about Paris' death, still oblivious that he is actually the same Paris she had known. Ellie shows her an old photograph of Anna in 1952 and explains that they did not mean to leave them. Celeste notices the scratch mark on Ellie's cheek and realizes the truth about her past. Both embrace each other. |
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Anna remains in the past, and Paris dies trying to return to his original time. The film concludes with this tragic acceptance that the lake's time-displacing phenomenon has irrevocably altered their |
Anna remains in the past, and Paris dies trying to return to his original time. The film concludes with this tragic acceptance that the lake's time-displacing phenomenon has irrevocably altered their family. |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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Revision as of 14:59, 12 October 2024
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| Cinematography | Lowell A. Meyer |
| Edited by | Logan George |
| Music by | David Baloche |
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| Distributed by | Max |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Caddo Lake is an American thriller film written and directed by Celine Held and Logan George. It stars Dylan O'Brien and Eliza Scanlen. M. Night Shyamalan serves as a producer for his Blinding Edge Pictures company.
The film was released on Max on October 10, 2024.
Plot
The story centers around Ellie and her family, who live near Caddo Lake, a mysterious body of water in Texas. Ellie's 8-year-old stepsister, Anna, vanishes one night while near the lake. The family and community begin searching for her, but as the investigation progresses, they uncover that Anna's disappearance is linked to strange, supernatural forces tied to the lake.
It turns out that Caddo Lake has a time displacement phenomenon that activates when water levels drop. This phenomenon has caused people to be transported across different time periods throughout history. Anna, after disappearing, is transported back to the year 1952. She is adopted by a local family and raised under a new name, living out her life in the past without ever returning to her original time.
Meanwhile, Ellie, determined to uncover what happened to Anna, begins to investigate the lake's strange history. During her search, Ellie learns about Paris, a man from 2003 who also became a victim of the lake's time anomaly. Paris had been trying to return to his family after his mother's death but was pulled into the future, ending up in the year 2022. Desperate and confused, Paris attempts to return to his own time by jumping into the lake, but he drowns due to a flood.
As Ellie digs deeper, she uncovers a shocking truth: Paris is actually her father, and Anna, who grew up in the past, is her grandmother. This creates a complicated family history, where multiple generations are intertwined across different time periods due to the lake's supernatural forces. Ellie realizes that Paris did not abandon her and their family as she once thought; he was trapped by the lake's strange time-shifting powers.
In the end, Ellie returns home where her mother, Celeste, watches the news about Paris' death, still oblivious that he is actually the same Paris she had known. Ellie shows her an old photograph of Anna in 1952 and explains that they did not mean to leave them. Celeste notices the scratch mark on Ellie's cheek and realizes the truth about her past. Both embrace each other.
Anna remains in the past, and Paris dies trying to return to his original time. The film concludes with this tragic acceptance that the lake's time-displacing phenomenon has irrevocably altered their family.
Cast
- Dylan O'Brien as Paris
- Eliza Scanlen as Ellie
- Caroline Falk as Anna
- Lauren Ambrose as Celeste
- Eric Lange as Daniel
- Sam Hennings as Ben
- Diana Hopper as Cee
Production
Caddo Lake is a thriller film written and directed by filmmaking duo Celine Held and Logan George. In August 2021, Dylan O'Brien and Eliza Scanlen were in talks to star in the film, then titled Vanishings,[2] and a casting call was released, revealing M. Night Shyamalan would produce under his production company Blinding Edge Pictures.[3] By October 2021, O'Brien and Scanlen were set to star in the film, which had been retitled to The Vanishings at Caddo Lake, and Lauren Ambrose, Eric Lange, Sam Hennings, and Diana Hopper had joined the cast, with filming beginning on October 4 in Shreveport, Louisiana.[4][5] Held and George sought 1998–2004 period-specific vehicles from locals in order to produce an authentic feel to the story's community.[6] Filming wrapped on November 18, 2021.[1] By May 2023, the title was shortened to Caddo Lake.[7]
Release
Caddo Lake was released on Max on October 10, 2024.[8]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 79% of 24 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.3/10.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 55 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production: The Vanishings at Caddo Lake". Variety Insight. November 22, 2021. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ Fisher, Jacob (August 18, 2021). "Dylan O'Brien and Eliza Scanlen in talks to star in 'Vanishings'". DiscussingFilm. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Veigel, Wyndi (August 22, 2021). "Film to be shot at Caddo Lake sets casting call for local talent". Longview News-Journal. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 4, 2021). "M. Night Shyamalan's Blinding Edge Pictures To Produce 'Vanishings At Caddo Lake' From Directing Duo Celine Held And Logan George". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ Shyamalan, M. Night (October 4, 2021). Today, the shooting begins on 'The Vanishings at Caddo Lake'. It's a film written and directed by Celine Held & Logan George. They are the most lovely couple who wrote a mind-bending emotional thriller. I believe in it. I am funding it. Hopefully one day you all will see it. Retrieved October 5, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Boucher, Makenzie (October 21, 2021). "Caddo Lake Film is looking for extras and period-specific cars". Shreveport Times. Archived from the original on November 2, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Squires, John (May 25, 2023). "'Caddo Lake' – M. Night Shyamalan-Produced Thriller Rated PG-13 for "Disturbing/Bloody Images"". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 5, 2024). "Max Unveils Premiere Date, Teaser For Thriller 'Caddo Lake' Produced By M. Night Shyamalan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Caddo Lake". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ "Caddo Lake". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ "Caddo Lake (2024)". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
External links
- Caddo Lake at IMDb
