Tide

In an isolated bay known for its treacherous quicksand, four friends find themselves locked in a desperate race against time. The bay’s reputation for swallowing the unwary has made it a place of local legend, where the shifting sands have claimed many who ventured too far without caution. What begins as a recreational adventure soon turns into a perilous struggle for survival as the group faces an unexpected and deadly threat.

The friends—each bringing their own set of skills and personalities to the group—arrive at the bay with high spirits, eager for a challenge. Unbeknownst to them, their adventure is about to take a dark turn. As they traverse the landscape, navigating the bay’s treacherous waters and shifting shores, the rising tide begins to close in. The quicksand, infamous for its ability to trap anyone unfortunate enough to wander into it, becomes an ever-present danger. The group realizes that they must hurry to avoid being caught by the encroaching waters, but their path becomes increasingly complicated as new challenges emerge.

However, the looming natural dangers are not the only threat they must contend with. A sinister presence begins to make itself known, heightening the sense of dread. A lurking figure—either human or something more mysterious—keeps watch over the group from afar, adding a psychological element to their already desperate situation. As the tides rise, so does the tension, with the group growing more anxious and paranoid as they realize they are not alone in this seemingly desolate place.

The bay, with its haunting reputation, has become a labyrinth of peril. The friends' every step is fraught with danger, and the rising tide forces them to make quick decisions. Time is their enemy, and the quicksand is an ever-looming threat, ready to ensnare the unwary. As they race against the tide, the friends must also face the fear of being trapped, either by the merciless natural forces or by the ominous figure that seems to stalk them at every turn. Each member of the group is forced to confront their own fears, doubts, and physical limitations as they struggle to find an escape.

The story is a tense exploration of survival, friendship, and the psychological effects of extreme stress. As the group members’ personalities clash under pressure, their bonds are tested in ways they never anticipated. Will their friendship be enough to help them overcome the challenges of the bay, or will the tide and the unknown threat claim them all? With the sands ever shifting beneath their feet, the friends must confront not only the dangers of nature but the terrifying realization that the true enemy may be something far more insidious than they ever imagined.

In the end, the race against the tide is not just about outrunning the natural elements; it’s about survival against forces that are as unpredictable as the bay itself. The question remains: will they make it out in time, or will the quicksand and the lurking threat be the end of their story?

Director: Berty Cadilhac

Genre: Horror

Cast: Alice Sanders, Benjamin McMahon, Edmund C. Short, Isabella Colby Browne, Kevin Sionneau