Lake Nowhere is a 2014 independent horror movie directed by Christopher Phelps and Maxim Van Scoy. The film is a tribute to the cheesy slasher horror movies of the 1980s and is shot in a VHS-style format to give it a retro feel. The plot revolves around a group of friends who decides to go for a weekend outing to a remote lake in the woods. The group sets up camp by the lake, but they soon realize that the woods are not as peaceful as they had hoped.
The movie opens with an old-school 1980s horror movie vibe, complete with a cheesy synth soundtrack and low-quality VHS visual effects. A group of teenagers is seen partying in a cabin by the lake when they decide to go skinny dipping. From there, the movie takes a darker turn, and the group is chased and hunted down by an unknown entity. Fast forward to the present day, and a new group of friends is on their way to the same lake for a weekend getaway.
The opening scenes are intentionally cliché, with the group of friends consisting of recognizable horror movie archetypes, such as the jock, the nerd, the slut, and the innocent. They drive up to the lake and set up camp, but things start to go wrong when they find an old VHS cassette labeled 'Lake Nowhere' in a nearby abandoned cabin. They decide to watch the video, which turns out to be the same cheesy horror movie that the audience saw at the beginning of the film.
As they continue to watch, they start to realize that the events depicted in the movie are not just a work of fiction. Instead, they seem to be following the same path as the ill-fated teenagers from the film. Things quickly spiral out of control as they try to outrun the killer who is chasing them down in the dark woods surrounding the lake.
The main characters are well developed, and their progression from carefree partygoers to terror-stricken victims is believable. The movie succeeds in creating an atmosphere of dread and tension, and there are several genuinely scary scenes that will make the audience jump out of their seats. The retro VHS-style and the eerie synth soundtrack add to the overall mood and give the movie an authentic 80s feel.
The film is well paced, and the action keeps the audience engaged throughout. There is a good mix of suspense, gore, and humor, and the movie doesn't take itself too seriously. The practical special effects are top-notch, and the movie relies more on practical effects than cheap digital effects.
Overall, Lake Nowhere is a fun and entertaining horror movie that pays homage to its 80s predecessors while adding its own unique spin. The movie successfully creates a sense of nostalgia and delivers all the staples of classic slasher horror, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Lake Nowhere is a 2014 comedy with a runtime of 50 minutes.
It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.2.
