𝘿𝙀𝘼𝘿 𝙎𝙀𝘼 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰)

Dead Sea (2024) is a relentless crime-horror thriller that drags viewers into a nightmare on the open water, released in limited theaters on July 26, 2024. Directed by Phil Volken, this chilling tale follows Kaya Adams (Isabel Gravitt), a young woman burdened by loss, who joins friends Tessa Miles (Genneya Walton) and Xander (Koa Tom) for a carefree jet ski trip from Florida to the Bahamas. Their adventure turns tragic when a collision leaves them stranded, one friend dead, and the survivors clinging to hope. Rescue arrives in the form of a fishing trawler captained by the enigmatic Rey (Alexander Wraith)—but salvation quickly morphs into a fight for survival.

Rey’s boat, the Candi B, hides a gruesome secret: he’s a predator in a human trafficking ring, selling victims to organ harvesters like Curtis Hunt (Dean Cameron). After knocking Kaya unconscious with chloroform and locking her and Tessa below deck, Rey’s cold indifference sets the stage for a harrowing ordeal. Bloodstains and cries for help etched into the walls reveal they’re not the first captives. As Curtis arrives to extract Xander’s liver mid-voyage—feeding his body to sharks—the girls’ desperation peaks. Kaya, fueled by resilience honed from caring for her family, breaks free, turning the tables in a brutal, claustrophobic showdown.

The film’s strength lies in its raw tension and compact 88-minute runtime, wasting no moment as it shifts from teen escapade to survival horror. Shot in the Bahamas, the sunlit waves contrast starkly with the boat’s grimy underbelly, amplifying the dread. Gravitt and Walton shine as terrified yet defiant heroines, while Wraith’s understated menace chills. The effects—practical gore over CGI—ground the violence, though the jet ski crash’s shaky visuals draw criticism. Volken’s script leans on genre staples, but its predictability doesn’t dull the visceral stakes.

Dead Sea won’t linger as a classic; it’s a B-movie with bite, thriving on atmosphere over originality. After its theatrical run, it’s available on platforms like Hulu, offering a grim, thrilling ride for horror fans craving maritime mayhem. #DeadSea2024 #HorrorThriller #SurvivalAtSea #OrganTrafficking #CrimeHorror #BoatNightmare #KayaFightsBack #TenseEscape #IndieHorror #BahamasTerror