Performances were pretty good if not unexceptional. The twist ending is pretty dark and I did have a queasy feeling throughout its entire 90-minute running time. However, despite being engaged with the story and characters, and I can't my finger on it, just something didn't quite gel. **3.0/5**
Top Cast
Peter Sarsgaard
Jay Logan
Mireille Enos
Rebecca Logan
Joey King
Kayla Logan
Cas Anvar
Sam Ifrani
Patti Kim
Detective Kenji Tagata
Nicholas Lea
Detective Rodney Barnes
Devery Jacobs
Brittany Ifrani
Dani Kind
Trini
Alan van Sprang
Greg
Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
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I re-titled this, "The Making of a Serial Killer" with about 10 minutes left, then 5 minutes later changed my mind. Wow, what an insane ending.
**_Oh, what a tangled web we weave_** In an unspecified wintery city in New York, likely Buffalo, a musician father (Peter Sarsgaard) and his ex-wife, a lawyer (Mireille Enos), concoct a lie to save their daughter (Joey King) from serious legal ramifications, but one lie leads to another and... “The Lie” (2018) is a drama with crime thriller elements, a morality tale in the vein of “A Simple Plan” (1998),…
FAQ about The Lie
What is The Lie about?
A father and daughter are on their way to dance camp when they spot the girl's best friend on the side of the road. When they stop to offer the friend a ride, their good intentions soon result in terrible consequences.
When was The Lie released?
The Lie was released in 2018.
What genres does The Lie belong to?
The Lie is categorised as Horror, Mystery, Thriller.
Who stars in The Lie?
The cast of The Lie includes Peter Sarsgaard, Mireille Enos, Joey King, Cas Anvar, Patti Kim.