'Eden Lake,' by James Watkins, is a fierce and thought-provoking thriller that is relentlessly bleak and hopeless, as well as grisly and gory. Watkins understands how to instill tension in the scenes and build it up until it elicits an overwhelming emotional response and, ultimately, a sense of despair. Outstanding performances by all involved, particularly Kelly Reilly and the terrifying Jack O'Connell. There are some issues with the story, but none of them detract from what is an effective, violent, and edgy thriller.
Review of Eden Lake
