DEATH POOL

Cinemavixion Review

Jared Cohn's "Death Pool" plunges viewers into a disturbing psychological thriller that, while drawing comparisons to classics like "Psycho" and "Se7en," carves out its own niche with a premise rooted in childhood trauma. The film centers on Johnny Taylor, a man haunted by a near-fatal drowning incident in his youth, which manifests as a deadly compulsion whenever he's near water and attractive women. This internal struggle becomes a ticking clock as Johnny's only available employment is pool cleaning, forcing him into proximity with his darkest urges. While the Internet Movie Database gives "Death Pool" a modest 3.0 rating, its narrative ambition is undeniable. The film attempts to explore the dark underbelly of desire and the desperate pursuit of fame, set against the backdrop of the vibrant Los Angeles party scene. Despite its critical reception, the movie's exploration of a deeply ingrained psychological disorder and its devastating consequences offers a compelling, albeit grim, character study. For fans of gritty murder mysteries with a psychological edge, "Death Pool" presents a thought-provoking, if unsettling, cinematic experience.