What Lies
What Lies

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What Lies

2023
Movie
5 min
English

When murder strikes in a friend group staying in an air b&b, a detective investigates as events take even further of a turn.

Insights

IMDb3.2/10
Director: Devon HamiltonGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote weekend getaway find themselves in a fight for survival when they uncover a dark secret about the cabin they're staying in. As strange occurrences escalate, they realize they are not alone and that someone, or something, is hunting them. Paranoia sets in as they try to piece together the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

What Lies (2023) received a largely negative reception from critics, with many citing its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on tired horror tropes. Audience scores were slightly more forgiving, though still indicative of a film that failed to impress for the most part.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on jump scares and predictable plot twists.

  • Lacks character development, making it difficult for audiences to connect.

  • Fails to deliver a fresh or compelling take on the found-footage horror subgenre.

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Fun Fact

Despite its prominent cast, 'What Lies' struggled to gain significant distribution or critical attention, leading to its limited release and obscurity.

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