In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on some floaties and take a dive into the deep end as we review the 2024 film “Night Swim”…
Filmmaker Bryce McGuire was always fascinated by movies that took place in bodies of water, especially after seeing “Jaws” as a kid growing up in Florida.
Even when he was swimming in his own home pool, McGuire always felt a foreboding presence in the water and he was convinced something was lurking just underneath the surface. Inspired by his own experiences coupled with films like “Poltergeist,” “Creature from the Black Lagoon” and “The Abyss,” McGuire released a four-minute short called “Night Swim” in 2014 that was actually filmed in musician Michelle Branch’s backyard.
The short received rave reviews and a producer at Atomic Monster showed it to James Wan, who purchased the rights for a feature film adaptation.
The movie expanded on the original idea while focusing on a family seeking a fresh start after buying a new home but it’s not long before they all start to realize something isn’t quite right with the pool in the backyard…
In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on some floaties and take a dive into the deep end as we review the 2024 film “Night Swim”…
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