Looking Glass (2018)

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A psycho- sexual thriller following a couple that buys an old motel in the desert looking for a new beginning, but what seemed at first as an escape is soon a thrilling ride through a mysterious world when Ray discovers a two way mirror and witnesses a horrifying murder. In a twisted game of cat and mouse, Ray must race to save his wife and himself from a gruesome secret connected to the motel and the strange people who visit there.

Overview
"Looking Glass" is a 2018 mystery thriller film directed by Tim Hunter. The film features action and suspense with central characters played by popular actors like Nicolas Cage and Robin Tunney. "Looking Glass" is a story of a couple who, trying to find a new beginning, get slipped into complicated mysteries they never ever prepared for.

Main Plot
The motion picture starts with the couple, Ray (Nicholas Cage) and Maggie (Robin Tunney) purchasing a desert motel from the southwest side as a chance to leave their awful past and concentrate on regaining their life. The motel is their opportunity to mend the broken experience resulting from the abrupt loss of their kid - a disaster that had significantly strained their relationship.

The Mystery Unfolds
As Ray begins to settle into the motel management, he discovers a series of concealed passages inside the property, and a double-sided mirror that peeps into one of the spaces. Captivated by this discovery, Ray ends up being obsessed with viewing the room's occupants' activities, which differ from mundane to straight-out bad guy.

Twisting Turns
Ray's fixation with the surprise voyeuristic passage starts to create tension in his relationship with Maggie. Nevertheless, as Ray delves deeper, he uncovers a cooling secret about the motel's previous owner's perverted activities. Concurrently, a murder happens which links to the motel, pointing toward the existence of an unsafe underworld surrounding their brand-new service.

Climax
The motel, which was expected to be their healing bond, has now become their problem as Ray battles to keep his sanity while unravelling layers of disturbing secrets. Throughout the movie, Ray and Maggie are confronted with fear, disgust, fear, and suspense, culminating in a shocking climax where they challenge the terrible fact about their financial investment.

Important Reception
"Looking Glass" is a movie that emerges as a classic thriller with components of mystery, suspense, and scary. The total plot of the movie keeps the audience guessing, and the performance by Nicholas Cage includes an intense quality to the film. Nevertheless, the motion picture received mixed evaluations from critics. Some valued the building thriller and Cage's performance, while others criticized the film for its predictability and lack of creativity. Nevertheless, the film does a great job at providing a number of hours of suspense-filled entertainment for thriller genre lovers.

In conclusion, "Looking Glass" works as a dark, suspense-driven expedition of voyeurism, secrets, and the profundity of regret, manifesting an engrossing watch for those who enjoy thriller and mystery.

Top Cast

  • Nicolas Cage (small)
    Nicolas Cage
    Ray
  • Robin Tunney (small)
    Robin Tunney
    Maggie
  • Marc Blucas (small)
    Marc Blucas
    Howard
  • Ernie Lively (small)
    Ernie Lively
    Tommy
  • Jacque Gray (small)
    Jacque Gray
    Jessica 'Room 6'
  • Bill Bolender (small)
    Bill Bolender
    Ben
  • Barry Jay Minoff (small)
    Barry Jay Minoff
    Gas Station Owner
  • Kassia Conway (small)
    Kassia Conway
    Cassie the Strawberry Blonde
  • Jason K. Wixom (small)
    Jason K. Wixom
    Gas Station Mechanic
  • Sila Agavale (small)
    Sila Agavale
    Detective
  • Kimmy Jimenez (small)
    Kimmy Jimenez
    Becky