The Lake (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, The Lake is a horror film directed by Lindsey C. Vickers, running about 33 minutes.
What it’s about. A young couple go for a picnic beside a lake in the grounds of an empty house. Three years before, the owner had murdered all his family, killed his animals and disappeared.
Who’s in it. The Lake stars Julie Peasgood as Barbara and Gene Foad as Tony.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Lake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lake tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lake (1978)?
- In US, The Lake is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lake worth watching?
- The Lake holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lake?
- The Lake stars Julie Peasgood and Gene Foad.
- When was The Lake released?
- The Lake was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 33 minutes.