Talk about teenage angst. Sixteen year old Tyler (Charlie Plummer) begins to suspect that his clean cut, church going, all around good guy dad (Dylan McDermott) just might be a notorious serial killer who terrorized his community ten years ago. The boy investigates and finds out things about his dad that he wishes he hadn't. But does that make the man a killer? While the viewer sees Tyler uncovering some very incriminating evidence that appears to give credence to his suspicions, the film throws enough curves to cause us to have doubts. The excellent, understated performance of McDermott is the key to the ambiguity that pervades the first half of the story and then leads slowly and steadily to a terrifying conclusion. Plummer, so good in 2017's LEAN ON PETE, is intense and convincing throughout, making him a perfect match for McDermott. Also featuring Samantha Mathis as Tyler's mother, and Madisen Beaty as Tyler's friend Kassi, whose own mother was a victim of the serial killer. Directed by Duncan Skiles. Despite the subject matter, the film actually has very little violence. A well constructed thriller that delivers on its promise.
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