Sams Lake (2006) Horror Thriller
Sams Lake (2006) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Sam's Lake
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.60/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.3/10
Sams Lake Plot Synopsis:
Inspired by a murder-mystery-turned-legend surrounding a massacre near "Sam's Lake," the film follows Sam, a young woman who, every summer, returns home to the secluded lakeside cottage she grew up in, to reconnect with her traditions and memories of the past deep within an isolated forest. This year's guests are a group of hip, young urbanites, who join Sam on her annual trip. But when Sam and her childhood friend and local to the area, Jesse, take the group on an adventure to revisit the site of the murder they all come face to face with the terrifying legend of "Sam's Lake."
An escaped psychiatric patient slaughters his family in their sleep and disappears into the woods never to be found. Many years later the horrifying massacre has turned legend as disappearances haunt the surrounding towns.More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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Sams Lake Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2006 (more 2006 movies)
Language: English
Country: South Korea, United States, Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Sams Lake Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 30, 2009
Writers: Andrew C. Erin
Producers: Jason Chae, Edy Enriquez, Amy Green, Milton Kim, Sherry Lynn King, Eric M. Klein, Mark Morgan, Guy Oseary, E. Thompson, Cassie Yoo, Julian Zolkin
Editors: Miklos Wright
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Sams Lake Plot Synopsis:
Inspired by a murder-mystery-turned-legend surrounding a massacre near "Sam's Lake," the film follows Sam, a young woman who, every summer, returns home to the secluded lakeside cottage she grew up in, to reconnect with her traditions and memories of the past deep within an isolated forest. This year's guests are a group of hip, young urbanites, who join Sam on her annual trip. But when Sam and her childhood friend and local to the area, Jesse, take the group on an adventure to revisit the site of the murder they all come face to face with the terrifying legend of "Sam's Lake."
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Sams Lake (2006) Cast (Click to Expand)
Sams Lake Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fay Masterson | ... | Sam |
| Sandrine Holt | ... | Kate |
| William Gregory Lee | ... | Jesse |
| Stephen Bishop | ... | Franklin |
| Salvatore Antonio | ... | Dominik |
| Megan Fahlenbock | ... | Melanie |
| Peter Beks | ... | Rod |
| Richard Foster | ... | Store Clerk |
| Jeff McCormick | ... | Teenage Rod |
| Robert William Smith | ... | Rod''s Father |
| Serra Stewart | ... | Rod''s Mother |
| Kindred Carter | ... | 8 Yr Old Rod |
| Kaitlyne Dunn | ... | Rod''s Sister |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Fay Masterson (b. April 15, 1974) – Sam
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Sandrine Holt (b. November 19, 1972) – Kate
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Sandrine Ho - William Gregory Lee (b. January 24, 1973) – Jesse
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: William G. Lee - Stephen Bishop – Franklin
Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Stephen C. Bishop - Salvatore Antonio – Dominik
Also known as: Salvatore 'Milliore | Salvatore Migliore | Salvatore Milliore - Megan Fahlenbock (b. June 30, 1971) – Melanie
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Megan Fallenback - Peter Beks – Rod
- Richard Foster – Store Clerk
- Jeff McCormick – Teenage Rod
- Robert William Smith – Rod''s Father
- Serra Stewart – Rod''s Mother
- Kindred Carter – 8 Yr Old Rod
- Kaitlyne Dunn – Rod''s Sister
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