The Wrong Girl
The Wrong Girl

The Wrong Girl

2017TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

Lily, the producer of a successful cooking segment on a daily morning television show, and her flatmate Simone are taking a sabbatical from men. But Lily falls in love with Jack, the show's gorgeous new chef.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Peter SullivanGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A successful thriller author, Claire, finds her life turned upside down when she believes her new houseguest, a charming and seemingly helpful woman named Deanna, is plotting to steal her identity and ruin her life. As Deanna becomes more integrated into Claire's world, Claire's paranoia escalates, making it difficult to distinguish reality from her own increasingly vivid imagination. The lines blur as Claire fights to protect herself and her family from a threat that may or may not be real.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, primarily criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on common thriller tropes. While some acknowledged the suspenseful elements, many found the execution to be formulaic and lacking in originality. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers enjoying the twists and turns while others found it to be an uninspired entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar thriller conventions, leading to a predictable narrative.
  • The suspense is present, but the overall execution feels uninspired and formulaic.
  • Despite some attempts at tension, the plot fails to deliver a truly gripping or original experience.

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Fun Fact

Haylie Duff, who stars as the protagonist Claire, is also known for her roles in 'Napoleon Dynamite' and '7th Heaven'.

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