A group of young students take a trip of over to a house belonging to one of their uncle's. Instead of having the usual fun time they expected they find themselves fighting for their lives as a sadistic killer stalks and kills them one by one within the premise. Not knowing what's going on it's up to the group to band together and find a way out (if possible) to safety.

Inspired by a true story, The Anniversary at Shallow Creek is a solid psychological thriller with strong elements of suspense and intrigue. Though, that's not to say it's perfect by any means.

Firstly the acting is patchy. Some of the cast are convincing in their parts, others are not so convincing. The female actors sure know how to belt out the screams, lots of screaming in this flick, reminiscent of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre's ending. It's just scream, scream, scream, scream. It doesn't hurt the movie any truth be told, though it could get rather irksome for some. The killer in this movie, who's motives are unknown until the end, is fairly boilerplate they're not the most memorable of bad guys, though they are sufficient to help the movie be what it is.

The general production level of the movie is solid enough, i'd say it's above indie standards well into quality b-movie leagues. Gore and special effects are on the very minimal side. No CGI in sight (thankfully), nor are there any spectacular action sequences.

One strong element the movie manages to create is the sense of entrapment and danger for the victims who're effectively under siege from an outside sniper. You can't help but feel for them as they see their friends die one by one.

The movies pacing is slow to start with (even though we have a bloody opening scene) but it never feels like its dragging along, the whole thing feels really well paced and the ending is one of those endings that you'll either love or you'll hate (no spoilers here).

Whilst The Anniversary of Shallow Creek is one movie that some may find dreadfully depressing, i thought it was a well crafted flick that delivers everything that it says on the tin. It'd be difficult for me not to recommend this one, it is a strong movie with a powerful sense of tension and suspense.