Lying in Wait
Young bachelor Babee is looking after his dead mother's estate when married couple Keith and Vera move in. Babee becomes attracted to them by the beautiful Vera and the risk taking Keith. However at a party Vera crashes her car, putting Keith into a coma. When Keith comes out he is in a semi-vegetative state and must rely on Vera to look after him. Keith can't move or speak but reveals to Babee that he can still talk and starts to kill those that wronged him with Babee's help.
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Plot Summary
In a desolate Icelandic fishing village, a young man named Lárus is ostracized by the community after a childhood incident. He becomes fixated on the daughter of the local doctor, a beautiful woman named Elín, who is engaged to another man. Lárus's obsession escalates, leading him down a dark path of manipulation and violence as he attempts to claim Elín for himself, regardless of the cost.
Critical Reception
Lying in Wait received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric setting and intense psychological portrayal. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative bleak. The film is noted for its exploration of isolation, obsession, and the darker aspects of human nature within a stark, unforgiving landscape.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its brooding atmosphere and psychological depth.
- Appreciated for its stark portrayal of obsession and isolation.
- Some critics found the film's slow pace and bleak tone to be challenging.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely in Iceland, utilizing its unique and often harsh landscapes to enhance the story's atmosphere of isolation and foreboding.
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