Horror enthusiasts frequently seek films that promise an intriguing premise, spine-tingling suspense, and characters whose fates you’re compelled to care about. Thomas Walton‘s Camp Pleasant Lake aims to check these boxes but falls dramatically short in its execution, making for a murky cinematic plunge that leaves viewers more befuddled than frightened. A gripping horror story initially sounds like it could be rooted in the reopening of an old campsite, which has a narrative drenched in a dark, unresolved past. Yet, what ensues is a convoluted plot that is as stagnant as the titular lake’s waters.

Camp Pleasant Lake is a film that teases the possibility of horror but fails to deliver. Mostly on the suspense, character development, and narrative cohesion fronts. The movie falls short of its potential due to ambitious but incomplete execution. It’s advisable to skip this visit to Camp Pleasant Lake and set their sights on clearer, more chilling waters.