Eden Lake (2008)
A romantic getaway to a remote lake becomes a relentless, gritty battle for survival against aggressive local teens.
When a young couple goes to a remote wooded lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of local kids. Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize the couple in unimaginable ways, and a weekend outing becomes a bloody battle for survival.
How intense is Eden Lake?
Eden Lake is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Eden Lake feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Eden Lake
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Eden Lake for you?
Is Eden Lake scary?
Yes, properly. Eden Lake is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Eden Lake gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Eden Lake sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Eden Lake OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Eden Lake?
Eden Lake runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream Eden Lake?
Eden Lake is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Plex.
Does Eden Lake have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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