The Lady of the Lake – Movie Review
Director: Maria Capp
Writer: Maria Capp (Screenplay)
Cast
- Seth Gilliam (The Walking Dead)
- Nia Sioux (Mean Girls)
- Emery Kelly (Max Winslow and the House of Secrets)
- Sera-Lys McArthur
- Julie Dove (Days of Our Lives)
Plot: Local legend says that The Lady of the Lake’s lover was scorned by her family and took his own life. Now her spirit remains in Lake Ronkonkoma, searching for her lost love and taking with her any man who ventures into her domain. A young Native American woman, grieving the loss of her brother by the lake, is determined to uncover the secret of the legend at any cost.
Runtime: 1 Hour 27 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Lady of the Lake starts as we meet Jamie (Sioux) whose brother went missing on the lake one year ago. Her father Adam (Gilliam) has struggled with the year and his wife Mia (McArthur) has had a breakdown.
Jamie wants to address the legend of the lake, which has held the power of the residents for generations. It is said that a spirit of a woman takes young men and Jamie’s brother was one of the victims. However, the investigation uncovers some uncomfortable truths about the origin of the legend.
Verdict on The Lady of the Lake
The Lady of the Lake is a mystery following a local community that suffers a tragedy related to a legend of the local area. One year later the sister of the victim looks for answers, which sees her learning more about the mystery behind the legend.
This movie dives into community legends and understanding traditions which could bring more people together. It highlights the dangers the legend presents and how people should respect the history of the area they live in. This does create some creepy moments, but never seems to dive into the full horror behind the legend. It ends up focusing more on the aftermath and wanting to learn more and even stop it from coming back again. This is an easy watch, without hitting any of the truly frightening levels it could have.
Where to Watch
(VOD Release 8/27/24)
Final Thoughts – The Lady of the Lake is an easy to watch mystery thriller.