Eden Lake is a 2008 UK horror film. And a brilliantly executed one at that. Jenny and her boyfriend Steve escape for the weekend to Eden Lake, a picturesque quarry, where Steve hopes to propose to Jenny. But their peace is disrupted by a group of teenage hooligans who have no respect for anyone. This angers Steve who tries to talk to their parents. But Jenny and Steve find themselves in a horrifying situation when the kids steal their car and begin their torture.
Both of the protagonists are pretty likable. A few times through the movie, Steve's actions baffled me. It seems like maybe he should have grown up and bit and moved to a different part of the lake rather than confronting the chavs. But then again we wouldn't have this movie had he done that! Jenny is a very likable lead in this movie, really stepping up to the plate when the time comes. The actress who plays Jenny shows raw emotion with which the viewer can identify with. Many Hollywood horror flicks have main characters who are unlikable and which the viewer cheers when they are chopped up. Not to name any movies.... Remake of Friday the 13th. Eden Lake has very developed characters which you really hope they make it through the ordeal. Even the kids who torment our happy couple are played by good young actors. The antagonists really make your stomach churn and feel disgusted while feeling a little sorry for some of them.
The movie is well paced, although a little monotonous a times during the perpetual scenes of Jenny's running through the woods. The gore is minimal for a horror movie. There is some bleeding, but no guts flying through the air. Many of the scenes that would normally show violence are not seen in this film, probably due to the fact that kids are involved. Despite the lack of gratuitous gore, the violent bloody scenes are well executed and praiseworthy.
Overall, good movie. I will give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars. A must see for true horror fans.
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