The Bayou

A carefree vacation quickly turns into a fight for survival when Kyle, a Houston graduate, and her friends survive a plane crash over the desolate Louisiana wetlands. Stranded among muddy banks and whispering reeds, they scramble to find shelter, water, and a way back to civilization. The marsh seems to swallow their nerves as fear and fatigue take hold. Nighttime noises drift from the dark water and unseen figures move just beyond sight. As the group argues, her trust in each other is tested and every decision carries consequences. In a place where danger lurks beneath the surface, survival becomes the only objective.

Directed by Taneli Mustonen and Brad Watson, The Bayou uses an original screenplay by Ashley Holberry and Gavin Cosmo Mehrtens, blending thriller, horror and action in a survival tale set in the Louisiana marsh.

Initial reactions highlight the film's lean setup and swamp drenched mood. The story centers on survival under pressure, revealing how fear, trust, and loyalty are tested when people are isolated with a threat that comes from the water and the shadows. The result is tense when stakes meet genuine danger.