A complete disappointment as a psychological thriller based on a true story sets the bar rather high. However, it is not based on a true story, so the movie had all the opportunities to make this a suspenseful watch - it did not.

The story's premise is very cliched and had everyone fooled that it would not turn out to be the predictable story it was heading for. The characters are well acted, but they are not really compelling. Perhaps due to their conversations, which may be accurate at the time, felt completely void of substance. So was the conclusion of the movie, which gave the feeling of wasted time.

The aspect ratio and the black & white colouring were simply unnecessary gimmicks and the overly sexual content and off-putting imagery throughout were sad attempts to cover up for the very lacking story.

The movie was busy having Dafoe fart in the first 15 minutes, which was a red-flag about this being a movie void of substance. Disappointingly, it truly is!