The Bay
- Director: Barry Levinson
- Writer: Michael Wallach
- Cast: Kristen Connolly, Jane McNeill, Michael Beasley, Christopher Denham, Anthony Reynolds, Kenny Alfonso
- Language: English
- Theatrical Release Date: November 2, 2012
- Distributor: Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions
- Festivals: Toronto International Film Festival
Tagline: Panic feeds on fear.
Synopsis: Acclaimed writer-director Barry Levinson gorily switches gears for this mock-doc eco-apocalypse thriller about a seaside town that becomes a breeding ground for a terrifying nest of parasites. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]
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