Critics and viewers widely praise the film for creating a suffocating atmosphere, effectively using tight camera angles and the eerie silence of the pool area to build dread.

The chemistry and "raw grit" shown by Nora-Jane Noone and Alexandra Park are considered the highlight, turning what could have been a thin plot into a character-driven drama about sisterhood and past trauma.

You can check out more audience takes on Rotten Tomatoes or see where it's currently streaming on Amazon Video .

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For a film set entirely in one location, the underwater shots are noted for being visually impressive and adding to the "menacing" feel of the pool. What Falls Short: