Michael Hillman

Lake George (2024) drags you into this sleepy upstate town where nothing really jolts the system—until, all of a sudden, it does. Michael Hillman, yeah, he’s the guy behind it. The story? It’s a weird blend of quiet desperation and those secrets people swear they’re keeping buried, but you know how that goes. The lake’s supposed to be the peaceful centerpiece, but honestly, it’s more like an accomplice. Around those glassy waters, old grudges and new drama bubble up—faster than cheap beer at the local bar. You’ve got a cast of locals who’ve been circling each other since high school: the guy who never left, the woman who swore she would, the newcomer who thinks small towns are quirky and charming until they’re anything but. One night, something happens down by the water. Not gonna spoil it, but let’s just say, after that, everyone’s business is suddenly everybody’s business. Gossip spreads like wildfire, which is probably the most action the town’s seen in years. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. The movie’s got these moments of dark humor, and the dialogue feels like eavesdropping at the world’s most awkward family reunion. There’s nostalgia, resentment, a little bit of hope, and way too many secrets for a town of this size. Hillman nails that feeling of wanting to escape your past but dragging it behind you anyway, like a busted boat anchor. If you’re into small-town mysteries with a side of messy humanity, Lake George delivers.