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‘Bloat’: Horror Film Battles Lake Demon for Son's Soul

1/24/2025

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Prepare for a chilling ride as "Bloat," directed by Pablo Absento, hits theaters and digital platforms on March 7. Starring Ben McKenzie and Bojana Novakovic, this horror film delves into a harrowing tale of a couple battling a lake demon that possesses their son after a near-drowning, igniting a desperate fight for his soul against the creature's terrifying fury.

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Story summary

Prepare for a chilling ride as "Bloat," directed by Pablo Absento, hits theaters and digital platforms on March 7. Starring Ben McKenzie and Bojana Novakovic, this horror film delves into a harrowing tale of a couple battling a lake demon that possesses their son after a near-drowning, igniting a desperate fight for his soul against the creature's terrifying fury.