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The Wrong Friend
The moment Riley meets Chris, she thinks he is handsome, charming and affectionate. He seemed perfect, but after a party at his house, Riley sees that Chris has a darker side. His adoration turns to obsession, her dream into a nightmare and she must figure out what he is after.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, recovering from a difficult breakup, moves to a new town for a fresh start. She soon finds herself entangled with a new romantic interest, but her ex-boyfriend refuses to let go. The situation escalates as the ex begins to stalk her, blurring the lines between reality and delusion, and threatening her newfound peace.
Critical Reception
The film was released as a made-for-television movie and received mixed to negative reviews, primarily focusing on its predictable plot and derivative thriller tropes. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly from the lead actress, the overall sentiment was that it offered little originality within the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Predictable and formulaic thriller with a lack of suspense.
Relies heavily on common tropes of the stalker/thriller genre.
Performances are adequate, but cannot salvage a weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this made-for-television film, but general sentiment among viewers who have seen it suggests a basic thriller experience that doesn't offer many surprises.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by MarVista Entertainment, a company known for producing a large volume of made-for-television films across various genres.
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