LYING IN WAIT

Cinemavixion Review

Thomas Newton's directorial debut, 'Lying In Wait' (2001), offers a chilling exploration of obsession and manipulation. The film deftly navigates the unsettling dynamics that emerge when a young bachelor, portrayed with a compelling blend of naivete and growing unease by Thomas Newton himself, becomes entangled with a charismatic couple, embodied by the reliably intense Rutger Hauer and the captivating Virginia Madsen. As the narrative unfolds, the initial intrigue deepens into a dark descent, revealing an elaborate scheme orchestrated with sinister precision. While the film's pacing may test some viewers, its psychological tension and the performances of its lead actors create a memorable and thought-provoking thriller. 'Lying In Wait' is a testament to the power of subtle dread and the disturbing consequences of misplaced trust.