THE VAULT

Dark Water (2002) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

Don't let the water reach you.

The Premise

A woman in the midst of an unpleasant divorce moves to an eerie apartment building with her young daughter. The ceiling of their apartment has a dark and active leak.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Supernatural Horror, J-Horror, Dark Water taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of based on novel or book, nightmare, parent child relationship continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

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