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After losing her waitressing job, Katie Franklin takes a job as a caretaker to a wealthy elderly man in his sprawling, empty Chicago estate. The two grow close, but when he unexpectedly passes away and names Katie as his sole heir, she and her husband Adam are pulled into a complex web of lies, deception, and murder. If she's going to survive, Katie will have to question everyone's motives — even the people she loves.
A young couple inherits a seemingly idyllic country estate from a distant relative, only to discover a dark secret about its past and a dangerous game of deception. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of lies and threats that put their lives at risk. The sprawling mansion becomes a stage for a deadly game where trust is a luxury they cannot afford.
Dangerous Lies received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and lack of originality. Audiences had a mixed response, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements while others found it formulaic and uninspired. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded thriller genre.
The film suffers from a derivative plot and an abundance of genre clichés.
Performances are serviceable but cannot elevate the predictable narrative.
Lacks the suspense and twists needed to make it a compelling thriller.
Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed with Dangerous Lies, with many finding the story to be predictable and lacking in genuine surprises. Some viewers felt the pacing was uneven, and a significant portion of the audience agreed that the film failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion. The general sentiment was that it was a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.
The film was originally titled 'The Little Sister' before being changed to 'Dangerous Lies' for its release on Netflix.
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I dropped this after about 40 minutes. At first the story has trouble deciding if it's a thriller or old age drama. The lack of chemistry between the leads is distracting. You don't get the feel they're newly weds, not even that they share ...