The truth lies just below the surface...
A couple takes a break from their work-a-day lives by spending the summer at a secluded lakefront community. After uncovering the locals' secrets, the couple's idyllic retreat quickly turns into something neither of them can return from.
Water Rites (2026) is a horror film directed by Dean Jacobs, released on January 8, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Katy Bentz, Dean Jacobs, Dee Wallace and Lynn Lowry. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Water Rites.
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Behind the Scenes
Katy Bentz
as Katie Beckett
Dean Jacobs
as James Anders
Dee Wallace
as Caroline
Lynn Lowry
as Abigail
Michael Berryman
as Captain
Evan Sloan
as Chris
Julia Pegeen Rose
as Chase
Dennis Record
as Caleb / Cashier
Michael John Wagner
as Musician
Joseph Tropiano
as Local Boy
Claire Marney
as Drunk Girl
Shayne Bradley
as Bar Patron 1
Directed by Dean Jacobs, written by Dean Jacobs, produced by Timothy A. Bell, Katy Bentz and Ethan Leisie.
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 3 ratings.
When it comes to production value, this movie offers very little. It has a cast and a director, but it's mostly location shots and dialogue. There is no substantive props and there is no real effect payoff anywhere, and while that is fine, it does put a lot of weight on the performances and on the plot of the movie in order for you to get engaged with it. The movie doesn't live up to this and therefore feels very…
Reviewed on August 25, 2026
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Water Rites (2026) is available to stream on Chilling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Water Rites (2026) includes Katy Bentz, Dean Jacobs, Dee Wallace, Lynn Lowry and Michael Berryman. The film was directed by Dean Jacobs. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Water Rites was released on January 8, 2026 and runs for 1h 39m.
Water Rites (2026) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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