What the Waters Left Behind (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2017, What the Waters Left Behind is a horror film directed by Luciano Onetti, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Epecuén was one of the most important touristic villages of Argentina. Thousands of people concurred, attracted by the healing properties of its thermal waters. On November 10th 1985, a huge volume of water broke the protecting embankment and the village was submerged under ten meters of salt water. Epecuén disappeared. Thirty years later, the waters receded and the ruins of Epecuén emerged exposing a bleak and deserted landscape. The residents never returned. The plot revolves around a group of young people that take a trip to the ruins in order to film a documentary about Epecuén. Ignoring the warnings, and after a brief tour, they get stranded in the abandoned village. Contrary to what they thought, they begin to realize that they are really not alone…
Who’s in it. What the Waters Left Behind stars Paula Brasca as Erica, Mirta Busnelli as Abuela, Victoria Maurette as Carla and Pablo Guisa Koestinger as Truck Driver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, What the Waters Left Behind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What the Waters Left Behind page.
If you liked it. Fans of What the Waters Left Behind tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What the Waters Left Behind (2017)?
- In US, What the Waters Left Behind is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What the Waters Left Behind worth watching?
- What the Waters Left Behind holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What the Waters Left Behind?
- What the Waters Left Behind stars Paula Brasca, Mirta Busnelli, Victoria Maurette, Pablo Guisa Koestinger and Victorio D'Alessandro.
- When was What the Waters Left Behind released?
- What the Waters Left Behind was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.