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The Wrong Woman
Ellen Plainview, a caring, working wife and mother, answers the door and is arrested for attempted murder. It's a nightmare as the evidence pointing to her guilt mounts. As her friends and policeman husband begin to doubt her innocence, even she wonders if she somehow committed the horrific crime without remembering it. A fresh take on Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Wrong Man."
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Plot Summary
A struggling single mother, who works as a police dispatcher, finds herself entangled in a dangerous web when she witnesses a murder through a security camera feed. As she tries to uncover the truth, she becomes the target of a ruthless killer, forcing her to fight for her survival and protect her child.
Critical Reception
Critical reception for 'The Wrong Woman' (2013) is largely absent due to its direct-to-video release and low profile, typical of many Lifetime-style thrillers. Audience reception is generally mixed, with many viewers finding it a predictable but watchable thriller, while others criticized its plot and execution.
What Reviewers Say
Some viewers found the film to be a suspenseful, albeit formulaic, thriller that delivers on its premise.
Others noted predictable plot twists and a lack of originality compared to similar genre films.
The performances were occasionally praised for their commitment within the film's limitations.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available. Generally, films of this nature tend to receive varied opinions, with some appreciating the straightforward suspense and others finding the narrative lacking depth or originality.
Fun Fact
The film's director is not widely credited or publicized, which is common for films produced for television or direct-to-video release where the focus is often on the star power or the network.
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