Mysterious Thriller Seaside Safe House Horror ‘The Drowned’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
July 9, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Got to hand it to her. It’s remote. Creepy… but remote.” Doesn’t seem that creepy, does it? Sunrise Films & Vertigo Releasing have unveiled an official trailer for The Drowned, an indie UK horror film marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Samuel Clemens. The film, formerly known as The Waterhouse, first premiered in London at FrightFest Halloween in 2023 and will be out on VOD starting in October this fall (in the US & UK). After pulling off a major art heist, three men arrive at a secluded coastal safe house to discover their fourth accomplice is missing. Was one of them responsible… or is there a malevolent ancient myth lurking at the water’s edge? Woven with references to Greek mythology, they must now figure out if the blame lies with a more sinister presence lurking in the deep water… Starring Alan Calton, Dominic Vulliamy, Lara Lemon, Lily Catalifo, and Corrinne Wicks. This looks chilling and more strange than terrifying. Are these three women sirens? Is this house even real? Have to watch to find out all the answers.
Here’s the official UK trailer (+ poster) for Samuel Clemens’ horror film The Drowned, from YouTube:
Woven with references to Greek mythology, The Drowned film follows three thieves who have just stolen a priceless painting and arrive at a secluded safe house by the sea, only to discover their fourth accomplice is missing. They must question whether one of them was responsible for her disappearance, or if the blame lies with a more sinister presence lurking in the deep water below. The Drowned, formerly known as The Waterhouse, is written and directed by British genre writer / filmmaker Samuel Clemens, making his first feature film after many short films and podcast series previously. Produced by George Clemens, Samuel Clemens, Agam Jain, James Kermack, Julien Loeffler. This initially premiered at FrightFest 2023 as a work-in-progress film. Vertigo Releasing debuts Samuel Clemens’ horror The Drowned direct-to-VOD in the UK starting October 6th, 2025 and also in the US starting on October 7th this fall. Anyone want to watch?
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