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What the Waters Left Behind (2017)

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ThumbScore
👍 49%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 16% (RT: 16%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Horror

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Director
Luciano Onetti, Nicolás Onetti
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Argentina, New Zealand
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
4.7/10 (112 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
16%
Audiences say no. Just 49% of audiences liked it based on 112 votes. Critics scored it lower at 16%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Epecuén was one of the most important touristic villages of Argentina. Thousands of people concurred, attracted by the healing properties of its thermal waters. On November 10th 1985, a huge volume of water broke the protecting embankment and the village was submerged under ten meters of salt water. Epecuén disappeared. Thirty years later, the waters receded and the ruins of Epecuén emerged exposing a bleak and deserted landscape. The residents never returned. The plot revolves around a group of young people that take a trip to the ruins in order to film a documentary about Epecuén. Ignoring the warnings, and after a brief tour, they get stranded in the abandoned village. Contrary to what they thought, they begin to realize that they are really not alone… Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

What the Waters Left Behind is a 2017 horror film directed by Luciano Onetti, Nicolás Onetti. Epecuén was one of the most important touristic villages of Argentina. Thousands of people concurred, attracted by the healing properties of its thermal waters.

On November 10th 1985, a huge volume of water broke the protecting embankment and the village was submerged under ten meters of salt water. Epecuén disappeared. Thirty years later, the waters receded and the ruins of Epecuén emerged exposing a bleak and deserted landscape.

The residents never returned. The plot revolves around a group of young people that take a trip to the ruins in order to film a documentary about Epecuén. Ignoring the warnings, and after a brief tour, they get stranded in the abandoned village.

Contrary to what they thought, they begin to realize that they are really not alone…. The film has been rated by 112 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, What the Waters Left Behind delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. What the Waters Left Behind (2017) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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