January is often a graveyard shift for movies, a time when studios release films they have no confidence in. Yet, in this cinematic wasteland, some horror films have consistently found fertile ground. The trend has given rise to many highconcept thrillers that began their years with a bang.

The previous year's horrorcomedy 'M3GAN' set a high bar, and it was with a mix of skepticism and hope that I approached Blumhouse's latest offering, 'Night Swim,' directed and written by Bryce McGuire. The film's quirky premise of an evil swimming pool suggested potential for at least a few laughs if not outright terror. Unfortunately, it proves to be a disappointing addition to the genre, merely paddling in the shallow end of creativity.

The movie features Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon playing Ray and Eve Waller, who, along with their two children Elliot and Izzy move to a suburban home seeking a new start. Ray, a former Major League Baseball player, is grappling with Multiple Sclerosis, a condition that ended his career but brought him closer to his family. While Eve, a school administrator and former Navy brat is determined to establish a safe and normal life amidst the challenging circumstances.

However, their idyllic family existence soon becomes disrupted by eerie experiences around their new inground pool, where each family member encounters mysterious and sometimes menacing visions. Despite the promising setup and solid performances from the leads, McGuire's adaptation, an evolution of the short film he originally developed with Rod Blackhurst in 2014 is disappointing.

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