BETRAYED

Cinemavixion Review

Harley Wallen's 2018 crime thriller, "Betrayed," plunges viewers into the gritty underbelly of Detroit, where political ambition collides with organized crime. The film centers on a mayor whose attempt to control the city through an alliance with the Russian mob unravels disastrously. As young women begin to disappear and turn up dead, the mayor finds himself in an impossible situation, escalating when the mob retaliates by abducting his own daughter for leverage. Featuring a cast that includes seasoned actors Richard Tyson, John Savage, and Billy Wirth, "Betrayed" aims for a tense, high-stakes narrative. While the film garnered 11 wins and 17 nominations, its reception, as indicated by an IMDb rating of 3.8/10, suggests a mixed response from audiences. Despite its critical reception, the film offers a compelling, albeit dark, exploration of power, corruption, and the devastating consequences of illicit dealings.