The British horror thriller film Eden Lake, directed by James Watkins and starring Kelly Reilly and Michael Fassbender, was released in the United Kingdom.
Eden Lake was first shown at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, gaining early attention from horror film enthusiasts.
Jenny and Steve, a young couple, arrive at Eden Lake for a weekend getaway.
Jenny and Steve meet a group of local teenagers while enjoying the lake, beginning a tense interaction.
The group of youths steal Steve's bicycle, escalating the conflict between them and the couple.
Steve attempts to use the phone, but it is destroyed by the youths, isolating them at the lake.
Jenny and Steve try to escape through the surrounding forest but are pursued by the youths.
Steve is caught and severely beaten by the youths, rendering him unable to continue fleeing.
Jenny attempts to hide and escape from the pursuing youths after Steve's capture.
A violent confrontation occurs between Jenny and the leader of the youths at the lake shore.
