Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
6.2 (19 votes)
1h 25min
Streaming Rank Today: 14363
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Two million fish washed ashore. One thousand blackbirds dropped from the sky. On July 4, 2009 a deadly menace swept through the quaint seaside town of Claridge, Maryland, but the harrowing story of what happened that Independence Day has never been told—until now. The authorities believed they had buried the truth about the tragedy that claimed over 700 human lives. Now, three years later, a reporter has emerged with footage revealing the cover-up and an unimaginable killer: a mysterious parasitic outbreak. Told from the perspective of those who were there and saw what happened, The Bay unfolds over 24 hours through people's iPhones, Androids, 911 calls, webcams, and whatever else could be used to document the nightmare in Claridge. What follows is a nerve-shredding tale of a small town plunged into absolute terror.
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A private user reviewed The Bay (2012)
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The Bay begins with a young local journalist giving a Skype interview about the events that took place in the fictional town of Claridge, MD on July 4th, 2009. Showing footage from the town as it actually happened, it's video evidence that the government didn't want you to see. The film shows you what occurred when the people are a subjected to contaminated water through both drinking and exposure. It's only a matter of time before Claridge is in a state of emergency and the inhabitants meet a grisly demise. I enjoyed The Bay. It runs a brisk 84 minutes, and could have afforded to have some additional minutes added to give the film a little more continuity. That being said, The Bay is enjoyable and makes you think about the what if's?