The Bay
Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
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  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: David Cox
    Oct 29, 2012
    100
    Levinson has always been acutely interested in the minutiae of human behaviour, and it's this concern that makes The Bay the triumph that it is.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    Nov 1, 2012
    91
    One hell of a creepy little eco-horror picture.
  3. NPR
    Reviewed by: Jeannette Catsoulis
    Nov 1, 2012
    90
    This astonishingly effective environmental nightmare is based on reasoning that, if you've been following the science, seems all too possible.
  4. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Noel Murray
    Oct 31, 2012
    83
    The result is surprisingly satisfying, like "Jaws" for the YouTube/Skype era.

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User Score
6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 4 out of 10
  1. mike7882
    7
    I kind like this film after I have watched so many boring,over-performed scary film.We all know after The Rec and The Blair Witch Project. Many scary movies copy their filming way(play out through handled camera). Some movies got succeed like Paranormal Activity and Cloverfield. But some movies are total garbage,like The Devil Inside ,Apollo 18 and so on. But this one, The Bay is really great actually. It focus more on the reaction of the local government and show us clearly how the disease spread out and people get sick and desperate.… Full Review »
  2. dharma
    6
    Great idea, mediocre execution: a found footage 'monster disaster' flick. But despite some pretty good shocks and a great start, the whole thing feels unorganized and cobbled together, with no payoff whatsoever. It's low budget for sure and it surprisingly came from Levinson, a renowned Oscar caliber director. Could have come from any young upstarts out there.… Full Review »
  3. Jacobparker
    7
    The Bay looks so real, that's why it's so scary.
    There are so many disgusting moments and some really great shocks!
    It's a fine eco-horror     I've never seen something like that before… Full Review »
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