The Winter Lake

There's promise here but also perhaps some uncertainty: ultimately it falls between the stools of realist rural drama and full-on horror.

While the dialogue is uninspired, the plot is an interesting exercise in noir-ish duplicity, and culminates in a tense showdown.

Although some dislike its slow pace, The Winter Lake does not disappoint. From the setting, sound design, casting, and cinematography, Sheerin's directorial debut contains all the elements of a good movie.

A mystery to be revealed. Revealed it will be piece by piece. Getting more and more ominous as the film advances.