Very well executed

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

Looks like a mid-week telemovie and stars Tara Reid beginning to regret her recent nuptials to Kip Pardue, after he goes berserk on their honeymoon, turning out to be a grade-A psycho who's been stalking her, grooming her as his prized possession. He seems to develop an obsessive psychosis as he manhandles her around his 'island' (an idyllic setting surrounded by a lake which is useful, because she has a mortal fear of drowning), controlling her behaviour, opinions and generally engaging in ever-escalating forms of domestic violence. Initially surprised, she gradually becomes aware he's not the man she thought he was, by which time, it's too late and she must fight fire with fire in order to escape "devil's island".Momentum is present, the gradual escalation too, but the film never quite manages the "psychological thriller" for which it appears to be aiming. Tara's make-up and hair never seem to match the ferocity of Kip's brutal attacks, his creepy, emotionally detached persona done reasonably well. If you can't cop Tara, or for that matter Kip, then you're in trouble because they're essentially the entire cast, although Meredith Baxter-Birney has a very minor role.I've read that this is an independent film which explains the sometimes amateurish look and feel, though given the film's small scale, this isn't necessarily a deal-breaker. If you can suspend disbelief for long enough to accept the human headline, minor celebrity of Tara Reid attempting a vaguely important role, then this will be sufficient to pass the time.

I don't know what some of these other reviewers were thinking.. Whatever they're smoking that makes them think this is the best movie ever, I want some. Psychological thriller? Please. I think not. How about calling it like it is-- a predictable, boring, lame movie with laughably-bad acting. Tara Reid and whoever this Kip guy is, should take whatever they made from this movie and either A) buy some acting lessons or B) donate it to someone who actually works for a living (and does whatever they do WELL)... It seems to me that they both got up the first morning of shooting, bought DSM manuals, read some descriptions of mental illnesses, and decided hey, I'll do that.. that sounds like an easy thing to portray.If I could give this zero stars I would.

Devil's Pond is a very good film. Yes it is an indie film but that's besides the point. Tara Reid (American Pie 1 & 2, Urban Legend) gives us a great performance. Kip Pardue (But I'm A Cheerleader) is not the greatest actor but does well on this interesting film. This movie only has like 2 songs in it but the songs sound pretty good. I found no mistakes which is good because i'm really good at catching those in movies. The site where they shoot the film is beautiful with a little cabin setting in the middle of a pond and the fact that this movie only has 2 actors in the entire film makes it all more interesting to watch. I suggest that everyone who likes to see blood and abuse in the movies to go rent this film at your local BlockBuster!!!

It's a nice thriller about a couple that goes on honeymoon to a desert little island in the middle of a lake, in the woods, far from everything. In the beginning everything seems to be fine, the couple is in love, as it is supposed to be on a honeymoon, until the day that she wants go back home and he doesn't… then, step by step, she will find out why he did chose that place to spend their honeymoon… The film is reasonably suspenseful, in spite of not having any major twist, and the plot is quite good too. The acting is also fine. Though, this kind of plot isn't really a novelty, so I think I won't score it more than 6/10.