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Wellspring

  • Episode aired Jan 14, 2022
  • TV-MA
  • 57m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.7K
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Dina Shihabi in Archive 81 (2022)
DramaHorrorMysterySci-FiThriller

Messages from the dead arrive while Dan follows Melody on her investigation into the Visser. But who's watching the watcher - and what lies below?Messages from the dead arrive while Dan follows Melody on her investigation into the Visser. But who's watching the watcher - and what lies below?Messages from the dead arrive while Dan follows Melody on her investigation into the Visser. But who's watching the watcher - and what lies below?

  • Director
    • Rebecca Thomas
  • Writers
    • Daniel Powell
    • Marc Sollinger
    • Rebecca Sonnenshine
  • Stars
    • Mamoudou Athie
    • Dina Shihabi
    • Evan Jonigkeit
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rebecca Thomas
    • Writers
      • Daniel Powell
      • Marc Sollinger
      • Rebecca Sonnenshine
    • Stars
      • Mamoudou Athie
      • Dina Shihabi
      • Evan Jonigkeit
    • 7User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mamoudou Athie
    Mamoudou Athie
    • Dan Turner
    Dina Shihabi
    Dina Shihabi
    • Melody Pendras
    Evan Jonigkeit
    Evan Jonigkeit
    • Samuel
    Julia Chan
    Julia Chan
    • Anabelle
    Ariana Neal
    Ariana Neal
    • Jess
    Matt McGorry
    Matt McGorry
    • Mark Higgins
    Martin Donovan
    Martin Donovan
    • Virgil Davenport
    Charlie Hudson III
    Charlie Hudson III
    • Steven Turner
    Kristin Griffith
    Kristin Griffith
    • Cassandra Wall
    Kate Eastman
    Kate Eastman
    • Tamara Stefano
    Sol Miranda
    Sol Miranda
    • Beatriz Reyes
    Martin Sola
    Martin Sola
    • Father Russo
    • (as Martín Solá)
    Ken Bolden
    Ken Bolden
    • Camera Repair Shop Owner
    Ebony Cunningham
    • Sanctuary Dancer
    Kaylin Horgan
    Kaylin Horgan
    • Sanctuary Dancer
    A.J. Libert
    A.J. Libert
    • Sanctuary Dancer
    • (as AJ Libert)
    Taylor Robinson
    Taylor Robinson
    • Sanctuary Dancer
    Dominique Ross
    • Sanctuary Dancer
    • Director
      • Rebecca Thomas
    • Writers
      • Daniel Powell
      • Marc Sollinger
      • Rebecca Sonnenshine
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    8Sleepin_Dragon

    A strong second episode.

    We learn a little more about Dan's involvement in matters, and he learns several secrets that have been hidden away.

    It's definitely built on the first episode, this continued to set the scene, develop the characters, and explain why some events are happening.

    This had a bit more of the chiller element than the first part, and one scene in particular was very freaky, it left you wondering what on Earth was going on.

    I wish I knew what was going on with those adverts, I thought at one point that Netflix was giving up Brits US medicine adverts, I'm bemused, but interested.

    Samuel, I was expecting them to introduce some sort of handsome villain, and here he is, I'm keen to learn what part be has to play.

    I thought this was a very solid second episode, it's hugely atmospheric, it's creepy, and they definitely upped the horror element.

    Very good, 8/10.
    9MegaMaexn

    Creepy is getting creepier

    Yes, it's in the vein of repetitive 'found footage' movies, but this is highly intelligent and way above average - Another notch up on the creepiness scale, gentle storytelling and solid character building. A WTF moment about 'knocking on the door' and an unexpected (but very welcome and promising) twist at the end. This is a really good mystery that is reluctant to be unravelled... Absolutely love it so far!
    6bella-enfield

    Creepy and Veeeery Interesting

    This episode is as visually stunning as the last. The pops of color here and there for... certain things really draw your attention to them and what they could possibly mean in the long run. This episode definitely had my head spinning a little as there was so much new information to take in, but it's still got that creepy, watch and find out vibe that so few things in the horror/thriller have these days.

    Definitely an exposition-heavy episode, but I love the way our two main characters interact and their support systems.

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    • Trivia
      When Jess and Melody go into the camera supply store, Jess gives the clerk a claim ticket and is handed a plastic toy-like video camera. This is the PXL2000 camcorder, manufactured in 1987 by Fisher Price (with its usual child demographic in mind). What is particularly unique about this camera is that it did not use any sort of videotape - instead, it captured low-resolution monochrome video and audio to a standard audio cassette (there is a brief clip showing its visual quality when Jess videos Melody, saying "I make movies too.") Its moody, noir-ish aesthetic has made it highly collectable amongst artists, media historians, and filmmakers - there is even a film festival (PXL THIS) which is dedicated to projects shot exclusively on the PXL2000.
    • Goofs
      When Melody is trying on clothes while filming herself, the camera pans up and down, but the camera in her hand doesn't move.
    • Connections
      References Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      What a Wonderful World
      Written by Bob Thiele, George David Weiss

      Performed by Louis Armstrong

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA(sound stage at Marshall Township)
    • Production company
      • Atomic Monster
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    • Runtime
      57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital

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