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What is eden lake?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Film title Eden Lake (2008)[1]
Director James Watkins[1]
Nova Scotia community Eden Lake, Pictou County[2]
British Columbia lake Eden Lake, feature type Lake[4]

Eden Lake is primarily the title of a 2008 British horror film written and directed by James Watkins, but the name also refers to several places, including a community in Nova Scotia and a lake in British Columbia.

Context

The name Eden Lake most commonly refers to the 2008 British horror film directed by James Watkins, which was shot at locations including Black Park Country Park in Buckinghamshire [3]. The title is also used for a community in Pictou County, Nova Scotia [2], and a lake in British Columbia [4]. The answer depends on whether you mean the film or a place-name, as multiple entities share this name [1].

Documented claims

  • The film is a horror-thriller set during a weekend trip to the English countryside. [1]
  • The Nova Scotia place is located in Pictou County. [2]

Questions and answers

What happens in the movie Eden Lake?

The film follows a couple on a weekend trip to a remote spot in the English countryside, where they encounter a group of hostile youths [1].

Is the movie Eden Lake based on a true story?

The film is not based on a true story; it is a fictional horror-thriller [1].

Where was Eden Lake filmed?

The film was shot at multiple locations in England, including Burnham Beeches, Farnham Common, Blackpark Lake, and St Saviour's C of E Primary School [3].

Sources

  1. Eden Lake - Place names - Natural Resources Canada — geonames.nrcan.gc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Eden Lake | Idaho Fishing Planner — idfg.idaho.gov (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Eden Lake (2008) - Filming & production — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Eden Lake (in Mason County, MI) - Michigan Gazetteer — michigan.hometownlocator.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places