In Something in the Water, the residents of a small coastal town begin to experience strange and unexplainable occurrences after a mysterious object is discovered in the ocean. Dr. Evelyn Brooks (Emma Stone), a marine biologist, is called in to investigate the bizarre changes in the local marine life. What she uncovers is far more disturbing than she could have imagined. The water is not just contaminated – it’s infected with something that seems to have a mind of its own.
As the infection spreads, the town is thrown into chaos. People start acting strangely, and local authorities, led by Detective Marcus Hale (John David Washington), struggle to maintain order. Evelyn teams up with Professor James Carter (Oscar Isaac), an expert in aquatic phenomena, and Lily Anderson (Florence Pugh), a daring investigative journalist, to uncover the source of the contamination before it’s too late.
With time running out and paranoia gripping the town, Evelyn and her team race to stop the infection from spreading beyond the town’s borders. But what they discover could change everything humanity knows about the ocean – and life itself.
Something in the Water promises to be a gripping exploration of human vulnerability in the face of nature’s unknown forces. Combining elements of psychological horror and ecological thriller, the film is shaping up to be a unique and thought-provoking entry in the 2024 slate of releases. As audiences prepare for the film’s debut, the question remains: What really lies beneath the surface?