Not all family vacations go according to plan — and in Dangerous Waters, things go horrifyingly wrong.
The new thriller, directed by John Barr, is making a splash with audiences craving high-stakes drama and suspense. Starring Odeya Rush, Eric Dane, and Saffron Burrows, Dangerous Waters tells the chilling story of Rose, a teenage girl whose sailing trip with her mother and her mother’s boyfriend spirals into a deadly game of survival.
At first, it’s smooth sailing: gorgeous sunsets, open ocean, and a chance for a fresh start. But when secrets start surfacing and tensions boil over, Rose realizes she’s trapped — not just by the endless sea, but by people she can’t trust. As alliances shift and true motives are revealed, the fight to stay alive becomes brutally real.
With stunning cinematography capturing both the beauty and isolation of the open ocean, Dangerous Waters crafts a relentless atmosphere where danger lurks around every crashing wave. The film blends psychological suspense with fast-paced action, keeping viewers guessing until the very end.
Early buzz praises the film’s tight storytelling and nerve-wracking intensity. Rush delivers a powerhouse performance, balancing vulnerability and grit, while Dane’s unpredictable character brings real menace to the story.
If you’re looking for a tense, edge-of-your-seat thriller to add to your watchlist, Dangerous Waters proves that sometimes the scariest threats come not from nature — but from the people you thought you knew.