Lying in Wait – Movie Review
First Reaction – Lying in Wait takes a glimpse into what could go wrong on a night out.
Where to Watch
LYING IN WAIT ON DIGITAL & ON DEMAND & DVD 07 OCTOBER.
Director: Tomas Decurgez
Writer: Tomas Decurgez, Savanah Joeckel (Screenplay)
Cast
- Savanah Joeckel (Flight Risk)
- Tony Garza (El Magistral)
- Tomas Cl
- Laura Casale
- Marlene Pedersen Chauviere
Plot: During a girls’ night out, Skyler goes missing, Rachel and Daniela desperately search for her. All clues point to a kidnapping but Rachel knows there’s more to the case and everyone has a secret…
Runtime: 1 Hour 19 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Lying in Wait starts when Rachel (Joeckel), Daniela (Casale) and Skyler (Chauviere) go on a girls’ night out. They dive into the rougher area of town and quickly grab the attention of a group of men. When Skyler goes missing, Rachel and Daniela have to work together to figure out what happened to her.
It becomes a race against time to learn the truth before it is too late. They must locate anyone she spoke to, but are left wondering what they will do until they find her. However, the people they trust become the dangerous enemy.
Verdict on Lying in Wait
Recap
The movie follows a group of friends going on a night out when things spiral out of control. One of them goes missing, and the friends must race to find her before it is too late. However, the twists and turns become far scarier than they imagined.
Best Parts
The glimpse into what can happen on a night out is clear, scary and creates the terrors of the world. We get good performances from the whole cast as they search for answers.
Worst Parts
The lack of urgency in the second half of the movie holds things back at times. Elsewhere, it the search can feel too helpless around what has happened.
Final Thoughts – Lying in Wait shows the terrifying glimpse into abduction on nights out.
