Lisa

Lisa

Year: 1990

Runtime: 95 min

Language: English

Director: Gary Sherman

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A British journalist arrives in the desert city of Al Ain and begins documenting the daily lives of an Emirati family. Through her camera lens, she uncovers their most private moments and deeply buried secrets. As she pieces together their narrative, the distinction between reality and fabrication becomes increasingly unclear, leading both the journalist and the viewer on a suspenseful exploration of truth and deception.

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1

The Terrifying Threat

The film opens with a chilling message left for a single woman, warning that the 'Candlelight Killer' is in her apartment and intends to kill her. Before she can react to the message, a masked man silences her, dragging her into her bedroom, which ominously suggests a romantic evening.

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2

Lisa's School Life

The scene shifts to a Catholic high school where 14-year-old Lisa and her best friend Wendy engage in a game of photographing attractive single men. They spot a man in a convertible and, using distraction tactics, capture his picture, excited about their new find for their fantasy scrapbook.

Catholic High School
3

The Date Invitation

Later at Wendy's house, the girls receive a phone call that invites them on a double date. Lisa is thrilled at the prospect until her overprotective mother, Katherine, forbids her from dating until she turns 16, reflecting Katherine's fears stemming from her own teenage experiences.

Wendy's House
4

An Unfortunate Encounter

Lisa broaches the subject of the date with her mother during dinner but is met with steadfast refusal. While running an errand to fetch rice, she encounters the charming Candlelight Killer, who helps her pick up her groceries, unknowingly endangering her life.

Lisa's Neighborhood
5

The License Plate Clue

Despite her close call, Lisa is captivated by the killer’s good looks and memorizes his SUV's license plate. This moment marks the beginning of her obsession, leading her to delve deeper into his identity.

6

Flirting with Danger

Using her skills to alter her voice, Lisa befriends a DMV agent on the phone to discover the killer's identity, whose name is Richard. Engaging in flirtatious conversations, Lisa grows increasingly infatuated with him, all while he remains unaware of her true age or intentions.

7

Stalking Richard

As Lisa's obsession grows, she and Wendy begin stalking Richard, who manages a high-end restaurant. This risky behavior showcases Lisa's growing recklessness as she becomes blinded by her infatuation.

High-End Restaurant
8

The SUV Incident

One day, Lisa decides to investigate Richard’s apartment complex and sneak into his SUV, lost in daydreams about him. Panic sets in when she realizes she has inadvertently locked herself in and must escape before Richard approaches.

Richard’s Parking Lot
9

Mountain Getaway Invitation

Wendy's father invites the girls on a mountain getaway, which Katherine initially refuses. Following a heated argument about her behavior, Katherine ultimately allows Lisa to join, albeit reluctantly.

Katherine's Home
10

The Restaurant Set-Up

Excited for a mother-daughter outing, Lisa devises a plan to match her mother with Richard at his restaurant. However, misunderstandings arise during the evening, leading to a confrontation that reveals Katherine's troubled past.

Richard's Restaurant
11

Missing the Warning

As tensions heighten, Katherine grows increasingly concerned for Lisa, missing an ominous voicemail that warns of impending danger from Richard. This lapse in communication escalates the situation as Richard begins to close in.

12

Confrontation with Richard

Lisa returns home only to find Richard waiting for her, having connected the dots of her obsession. As the situation escalates, he attempts to exert control, leading to a tense showdown between him and the two women.

Lisa's Home
13

Fight for Survival

In a desperate bid for survival, Katherine uses a knife against Richard as they face him together. Their teamwork allows them to overpower him, ultimately forcing him out of a window in a last-ditch effort to save themselves.

Lisa's Home
14

A Sigh of Relief

Exhausted but victorious, Lisa and Katherine embrace, overwhelmed with gratitude for their survival. Their bond strengthens as they reflect on the harrowing experience, relieved to be safe together.

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