The Lady of the Lake: The Legend of Lake Ronkonkoma

As a local, I was curious to watch this movie. I should've stayed curious. I really wanted to like this, I was rooting for it. But wow....

HOW did Seth Gilliam agree to do this??? I'm actually stumped. He's not an unknown actor with no credits.

I've been in pretty bad movies myself as a local actor, but this is by far the worst movie I've ever seen. I've seen high school projects that are better than this. Between the acting, the dialogue, the writing, the music... it's all so unnatural and so cheesy, so bad, that it feels awkward to even watch. I'm actually embarrassed for them.

I will say- there are a couple scenes that aren't as bad, and some interesting camerawork, but overall it's just not good. E for Effort?

The film had beautiful cinematography and camera techniques. My favorite scene was the flashback party by the lake because we got to meet a lot of the characters, and the entire scene was done in one take. One thing I noticed about that was the banner with Jamie and Eric's names. Eric's name was all in orange while Jaime's was in a variety of colors (each letter was a different color). I also loved the sound mixing. It seemed very ominous, which fit the tone of the movie mysteriously. Finally, the main character was very well written. She wanted to do whatever it took to uncover the curse of the lake, including holding another party on the lake, which her father had banned her from doing. This film seems like it's for people who will do anything it takes to get answers they want, no matter the cost.

The Lady of the Lake is a haunting, beautifully shot film that brings the legend of Lake Ronkonkoma to life in an unforgettable way. Even without prior knowledge of the tale, I was completely drawn in by the emotional depth, especially through Seth Gilliam's powerful performance. The cinematography, dreamlike sequences, and authentic locations add a surreal beauty. This film is both a chilling ghost story and a moving exploration of grief and legend. Highly recommended. The Lady of the Lake is a haunting, beautifully shot film that brings the legend of Lake Ronkonkoma to life in an unforgettable way. Even without prior knowledge of the tale, I was completely drawn in by the emotional depth, especially through Seth Gilliam's powerful performance. The cinematography, dreamlike sequences, and authentic locations add a surreal beauty. This film is both a chilling ghost story and a moving exploration of grief and legend. Highly recommended.

As someone who grew up there, and spent my teenage years partying at the lake, eating at the deli and partying at Parsnip I know a thing or 2 about the Legend of the lake. Some of what they stated was true, however, no one has died in years. Rumor is that it is bottomless. People stopped going in it many years ago. Okay- about the movie, it is boring and focuses more like a coming of-age and going away to college movie. Def. Not scary and pointless. They could've done so much more with the material. If they wanted to make a teenage movie, they could've done better. There were so many other things they could've focused on and it was just boring imo.

So I gave 2 stars because I am from the area. The movie is watchable but plot and acting were weak. Definitely B movie but I enjoyed seeing the story brought to the big screen.

I grew up in the town and at the lake. It was a big resort town for the rich in the early 1900's (first toll road in America built by the Vanderbilt's so they could get to the lake from NYC) then everyone else in the 40s-60s. People began living there full time after and it became Suburbia. The hotels, pavilions, and bars faded away and the quality of the lake suffered.

We grew up hearing about the legend and it happened quite a bit. Stories told that it was connected by underground tunnel to the Great South bay and other stories were told.

Great place to grow up in the 70s and 80s with working class people (many NYC cops and firemen) who commuted to work everyday.

Chris Roach, very funny guy and he has always promoted the Lake. Good standup of times growing up there.

Weird America on Youtube has a great documentary about the curse.

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