10 Most Terrifying Horror Movie Swimming Pool Scenes

Even by 1970s standards, being offered the chance to rent a 19th century mansion for the entire summer at the cost of just $900 sounds far too good to be true. And for the Rolf family, it was indeed a case of 'too good to be true' in 1976's Burnt Offerings.

The one caveat to this residency, is that the Rolfs must provide meals for the 85-year-old mother of the sibling owners of this vast locale. But it's not just the old woman they have to keep an eye on, for the Rolf clan themselves soon start to fall apart as the supernatural forces of the house start to take hold.

As Burnt Offerings starts to head towards the finish line, there's a moment that is the worst nightmare of any parent.

With his wife Marian (the brilliant Karen Black) under the influence of the house, Oliver Reed's Ben is placed in a catatonic state and placed poolside while the pair's son takes a swim. As the water turns into powerful waves, young Davey states to drown - all while the helpless Ben is unable to do anything but watch on.

Marian snaps out of her funk and eventually saves her son... for now - as the grim end of the movie sees both Ben and Davey dead, and Marian now a permanent residence of the house.

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