Clearwater
A young woman visits a secluded riverbank to relax in the sun. When a mosquito bites her, it becomes clear that there is a secret force of nature at work. And it wants more than just a drop of blood.
Why it matters
Clearwater offers a lean, creeping folk horror that taps into nature’s uncanny menace with unsettling precision.
- A masterclass in atmosphere — quiet riverbank scenes that slowly twist from serene to sinister.
- Practical effects elevate the body horror of parasitic invasion without overkill or CGI gloss.
- Fans of ecological dread and slow-burn tension will find a fresh spin on the “nature strikes back” subgenre.
- Perfect for viewers who appreciate horror that simmers rather than shouts, with an undercurrent of primal fear.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
