Lonely Water

Lonely Water

Year: 1973

Runtime: 2 mins

Language: English

Director: Jeff Grant

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Warning children not to play near ‘dark and lonely’ water, a horror film style look and voice-over is used in this film to highlight the dangers.

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Timeline & Setting – Lonely Water (1973)

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Location

Mist-shrouded lake, murky pool, duckpond

The setting centers on a misty lakeside where a murky pool is littered with fallen trees and rusted junk. The bank is steep and slippery, turning casual splashing into a dangerous test of balance. A 'Danger - No Swimming' sign looms as a stark warning, hinting at hidden hazards below the surface. The place feels deceptively ordinary, concealing the threats that lie just beneath the water.

💧 Water 🌫️ Mist 🗺️ Lakeside

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Main Characters – Lonely Water (1973)

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The Spirit (Donald Pleasence)

A ghostly figure who haunts the lakeside pool, warning the unwary and toying with danger. He embodies the lure of risk, yet is thwarted when sensible actions are taken by the children. His power wanes as the kids choose caution over bravado, culminating in his robes sinking and his threat—'I'll be back'—echoing in the air.

👻 Supernatural ⚠️ Threat 🗝️ Mystery

Child (Terry Sue-Patt)

A curious, show-off child who teeters on the slippery bank to retrieve a football. His reckless bravado puts him briefly in danger, triggering a group rescue. He embodies the testing of courage and the line between daring and safety, contributing to the film's cautionary mood.

🧒 Curious 👫 Adventure

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Major Themes – Lonely Water (1973)

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💧 Water Danger

The lake and pool are presented as dangerous attractions that lure the unwary. Hidden traps and rotten branches make even a playful outing risky. The narrative uses the water as a constant threat that can turn a moment of fun into danger.

👻 Supernatural Warning

A ghostly Spirit declares itself the guardian of dark and lonely water, moving unseen among reeds to menace the children. The voiceover frames an ordinary place as a looming threat, heightening suspense and fear. The repeated threat 'I'll be back' underscores the supernatural presence.

⚠️ Rescue and Courage

Despite the danger, the children act with prudence and teamwork to save a drowning boy. A big stick is used to pull him to safety, and the robes of the Spirit sink away—symbolizing human agency over supernatural menace. The moment reinforces resilience in the face of a hazardous environment.

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