‘Fear has found a new home’
The Bayou is a 2025 action horror film about the survivors of plane crash being attacked by alligators. Also known as Gator Creek
The movie was directed by Taneli Mustonen and Brad Watson from a screenplay by Ashley Holberry and Gavin Cosmo Mehrtens.
The Big Safari-Cowboy Cosmonaut Films-Creativity Capital-Vertical Entertainment co=production stars Elisha Applebaum, Madalena Aragão, Isabelle Bonfrer, Sarah Priddy, David Newman, Athena Strates, Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong, Andonis Anthony, Mohammed Mansaray, Flynn Barnard and Evan Sokol.
Plot:
Vacation turns disaster when Houston grad, Kyle and her friends escape a plane crash in the desolate Louisiana Everglades, only to discover something way more dangerous lurking in the shallows.
Reviews:
“It’s nicely filmed; the movie makes great use of lighting and mist to create an intriguing setting. And then those damn gators come and ruin everything. The CGI gators are hit and miss, more funny than anything resembling something to take seriously. Especially when the characters can’t be taken seriously.” Film Gate Reviews
“The Bayou takes risks with its offbeat concept and atmospheric style. Its technical merits occasionally stand out, yet uneven storytelling and shallow character arcs hold it back. Fans of experimental genre films might appreciate its moments of tension and striking visuals, though its fragmented narrative may leave some unsatisfied.” 5/10 Gazettely
“The Bayou is mindless fun with enough bite if you enjoy cheesy creature flicks. If you love this genre, then you’ll enjoy your watch, but I’d manage your expectations on this one.” TV Fanatic Girl
“Gator Creek manages to waste a setup that should have guaranteed plenty of jump scares and some bloody action. See 1979’s The Great Alligator for an example of this done to cheesy perfection, or more recently The Flood with its gators in a prison mayhem. There’s even Attack of the Meth Gator which at least had the sense to play itself for laughs. If you choose to watch this you’ll find yourself up Gator Creek without a paddle.” ★½ Voices from the Balcony
Trailer:
Release date:
March 7, 2025
Cast and characters:
Elisha Applebaum … Malika
Madalena Aragão … Alice
Isabelle Bonfrer … Zoe
Sarah Priddy … Maude
David Newman … Rufus
Athena Strates … Kyle
Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong … Dom
Andonis Anthony … Frank
Mohammed Mansaray … Sam
Flynn Barnard … Jamie
Evan Sokol … Clarence
Tech specs:
Aspect ratio: 2.35: 1
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