A brand new horror subgenre has developed in the previous few years: the phobia of winding up at a double-booked trip dwelling.
2022’s Barbarian drums up scares with its story of strangers sharing an Airbnb rental, whereas 2022’s Gone within the Evening facilities on two {couples} who’ve by chance booked the identical distant cabin. Now, the double-booking pattern continues in 2025’s Bone Lake, directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan, who additionally directed 2022’s twisted Shudder authentic Spoonful of Sugar.
On this erotic thriller — with a reputation like Bone Lake, would you count on it to be anything? — couple Sage (Maddie Hasson) and Diego (Marco Pigossi) are excited to spend a calming trip collectively at a lakeside mansion rental. Nevertheless, their plans for a romantic getaway fly out the window when one other engaging couple, Cin (Andra Nechita) and Will (Alex Roe), present up. And guess what? They’ve rented the mansion for the exact same weekend. What are these two {couples} to do?
In keeping with the teaser above, they resolve to share the rental and get to know one another, even toasting to a brand new friendship. In fact, that is earlier than the blood begins flowing.
The remainder of the teaser guarantees some wild gore involving crossbows, kitchen knives, and chainsaws. It additionally hints at critical sexual pressure between the {couples}, resulting in some, ahem, boning by Bone Lake.
The movie acquired largely optimistic critiques out of its world premiere at 2024’s Incredible Fest, so in case you’re a fan of erotic thrillers or simply actually need to watch extra double-booking horror movies, Bone Lake looks as if a promising vacation spot.
Bone Lake hits theaters Oct. 24.
