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The Bay

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The residents of a seaside Maryland community become the unfortunate hosts of mutant, waterborne parasites that take control of their minds and bodies.
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Critics Consensus

Barry Levinson's eco-horror flick cleverly utilizes familiar found-footage methods in service of a gruesome yet atmospheric chiller.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 03/24/2022
2.5/4
This disgustingly suspenseful yarn got under my skin, and I kept shivering long after I left the theatre. Go to Full Review David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) 03/01/2013
3/5
Gruesome but oddly riveting. Go to Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 03/01/2013
3/5
Seeking to merge the conventions of found-footage horror with targeted social commentary, the film does its job with some skill ... Go to Full Review Sharai Bohannon A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast Mar 8
3/5
You can practically smell this movie while it's reawakening pandemic anxiety you thought you had healed. 'The Bay' is not for the weak. Go to Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh 09/22/2023
2/5
Falls short of expectations both as a found-footage horror movie and as a creature feature. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/21/2022
3/4
When, after the film and a web search or two, audiences begin to read about the real problems of Chesapeake Bay, Levinson’s intent becomes apparent. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jordan B. @JordanIsNotBrown Apr 28 It’s really good. Very low budget and feels a bit outdated. But man does it make me never want to go into the ocean again. See more Jorge H @jorge02 Mar 14 The best found footage horror film, along with Blair Witch (1999), this movie is dedicated to making it terrifying and disgustingly chilling. A parasite infects humans through seafood like fish and the ocean, all explained with a quality that makes it seem like it was filmed on a TV channel or even police cameras. A truly terrifying film; the acting gave me goosebumps. If you really want to see a terrifying horror film like Weapons, watch The Bay; you won't regret it at all. See more Brandy W. @brandyjedi93 Feb 4 Honestly, waaaaay better than I expected. One of the better found footage films I’ve watched. See more Jeffery B. @Jeffery01 Jan 29 This is the most realistic found footage movie I've ever seen. See more pepsita T @pepsita Dec 27 Actually a great movie. Maybe i'm sensitive, but several parts made me feel sick. The symptoms were horrifying! See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Oct 12 It was actually really good. Normally I'm not a fan of found footage films because they make me sick, but this one wasn't too bad. I wouldn't put the film at 18+ like what the common sense media said. Probably 17+ is more suitable. See more Read all reviews
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Barry Levinson

Director

Will Rogers

Alex

Kristen Connolly

Stephanie

Kether Donohue

Donna Thompson

Frank Deal

Mayor John Stockman

Stephen Kunken

Dr. Jack Abrams

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The Bay: Official Clip - Too Much Pain The Bay: Official Clip - Too Much Pain 1:32 The Bay: Official Clip - If You Find This Tape The Bay: Official Clip - If You Find This Tape 2:00 The Bay: Official Clip - They're Eating Their Flesh The Bay: Official Clip - They're Eating Their Flesh 2:00 The Bay: Official Clip - Help Me The Bay: Official Clip - Help Me 1:38 The Bay: Official Clip - Go Away! The Bay: Official Clip - Go Away! 1:58 The Bay: Official Clip - Something Really Bad The Bay: Official Clip - Something Really Bad 2:21 The Bay: Official Clip - The Last Swim The Bay: Official Clip - The Last Swim 1:58 The Bay: Official Clip - Bacterial Infection The Bay: Official Clip - Bacterial Infection 1:46 The Bay: Official Clip - Bring Me to a Hospital The Bay: Official Clip - Bring Me to a Hospital 1:24 The Bay: Official Clip - Never Been So Scared The Bay: Official Clip - Never Been So Scared 1:27 View more videos

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Movie Info

Synopsis The residents of a seaside Maryland community become the unfortunate hosts of mutant, waterborne parasites that take control of their minds and bodies.
Director
Barry Levinson
Producer
Barry Levinson, Jason Blum, Steven Schneider, Oren Peli
Screenwriter
Michael Wallach
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Haunted Movies, Automatik Entertainment
Rating
R (Disturbing Violent Content|Bloody Images|Language)
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 2, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 17, 2014
Runtime
1h 24m