Swimming Pool - Der Tod feiert mit (2001)

Director:

Boris von Sychowski

Writers:

Ryan Carrassi (adaptation)
Lorenz Stassen (writer)

Release Date:

4 October 2001 (Germany)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

Evil has surfaced.

Plot:

School's out, exams are over, and it's time for real life to begin. But before 12 friends from the International...

Plot Keywords:

Swimming Pool | Swimming | Pool | Teenkill | Teen

Cast

Kristen Miller	...	Sarah
Elena Uhlig	...	Carmen
Thorsten Grasshoff	...	Greg
John Hopkins	...	Frank
Isla Fisher	...	Kim
Jason Liggett	...	Martin
Jonah Lotan	...	Chris
Cordelia Bugeja	...	Mel
James McAvoy	...	Mike
Linda Rybová	...	Svenja
Bryan Carney	...	Carter
Maximilian Grill	...	Diego
Anna Geislerová	...	Catherine
Jan Vlasák	...	Kadankov
Daniel Wurm	...	Tommy

Also Known As:

Swiming Pool (Germany) (short title)
The Pool (USA)
Water Demon (Philippines: English title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence/gore, language, substance abuse and brief sexuality/nudity.

Runtime:

89 min

Country:

Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:MA | Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:16 | Germany:18 | Peru:18 | UK:15 | USA:R | Philippines:R-18

Filming Locations:

Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic

Company:

Senator Film Produktion

Trivia:

In the scene where Mel waits for Martin in the gym, the words "Have a Nice Day" can be seen etched on the killer's machete.

Goofs:

Continuity: Near the beginning of the film, Carmen and some others are standing in front of the High School, and Carmen lights up a cigarette twice between shots.

Quotes:

Sarah: Don't feel too bad. When I first came here, they used to tease me, too. Remember, they used to call me "The Little Farm Girl?"
Frank: Yeah, but that's different. You're dating Gregor.
Sarah: I'm just saying you should lighten up.
Frank: What do you suggest I do?
Sarah: Well, you can't have Gregor. He's already spoken for. Plus, I really don't think you're his type.
Frank: Am I... your type?
Sarah: No,
[smiles]
Sarah: but in another life?

Movie Connections:

References I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

Don't expect too much and you won't be disappointed.

As long as you don't go into this expecting too much you shouldn't be disappointed. Yes, it's a stock-standard, generic, clichéd B-grade slasher flick. The cast is pretty unlikeable which makes it hard to even care who lives or dies. The "teenagers" all look in their mid to late 20's (expect for Isla Fisher, who really is a very talented Aussie actress, but maybe I'm biased).

A lot of the characters have obscure accents which can make it a little hard to understand what the hell they are saying at times. The killer does kinda look like the killer/s out of "Scream" but I guess they're starting to run out of costume ideas. The machete was a strange weapon of choice, not exactly easy to conceal.

Oh look, I could go on and on about this movie's flaws but instead I'll just say this: if you're looking for half-naked chicks, horny, drunk guys and a few brutal, bloody murders then look no further!

I will commend the person who thought up the water slide scene though. It should be inducted into "The Most Original Way to Die in a Movie" hall of fame. As a female all I can say is "That's GOTTA hurt!!!".

The pool complex itself is beautiful, modern and luxurious but we don't even get to see it until about 40 minutes into the movie. Wish the pool I worked at was half as groovy! 6/10 for effort. At least they tried...