6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bay (2012)
The Bay (2012)
Overview
Two million fish washed ashore. One thousand blackbirds dropped from the sky. On July 4, 2009 a deadly menace swept through the quaint seaside town of Claridge, Maryland, but the harrowing story of what happened that Independence Day has never been told—until now. The authorities believed they had buried the truth about the tragedy that claimed over 700 human lives. Now, three years later, a reporter has emerged with footage revealing the cover-up and an unimaginable killer: a mysterious parasitic outbreak. Told from the perspective of those who were there and saw what happened, The Bay unfolds over 24 hours through people's iPhones, Androids, 911 calls, webcams, and whatever else could be used to document the nightmare in Claridge. What follows is a nerve-shredding tale of a small town plunged into absolute terror.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
Two million fish washed ashore. One thousand blackbirds dropped from the sky. On July 4, 2009 a deadly menace swept through the quaint seaside town of Claridge, Maryland, but the harrowing story of what happened that Independence Day has never been told—until now. The authorities believed they had buried the truth about the tragedy that claimed over 700 human lives. Now, three years later, a reporter has emerged with footage revealing the cover-up and an unimaginable killer: a mysterious parasitic outbreak. Told from the perspective of those who were there and saw what happened, The Bay unfolds over 24 hours through people's iPhones, Androids, 911 calls, webcams, and whatever else could be used to document the nightmare in Claridge. What follows is a nerve-shredding tale of a small town plunged into absolute terror.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by depicting an environmental catastrophe caused by corporate negligence and a government cover-up, serving as a stark warning about unchecked pollution and lack of accountability.
The film features a primarily traditional cast based on the listed starring actors. Its narrative focuses on an ecological disaster and its consequences, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Bay' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on an environmental horror scenario, therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding LGBTQ+ representation.
The film "The Bay" (2012) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on an ecological horror story involving a parasitic outbreak in a small town, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Bay (2012) is an original found-footage horror film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of a prior work. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The Bay (2012) is an original found-footage horror film featuring new characters created for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon from which characters could have been race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
7.6
6.5
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