Shimmer Lake

Shimmer Lake

Year: 2017

Runtime: 83 min

Language: English

Director: Oren Uziel

DramaMysteryThrillerCrime

In the desert town of Shimmer Lake, a sheriff’s life is upended when three bank robbers escape, among them his own brother. He finds himself entangled in a confusing investigation filled with clues and lies. As he delves deeper, the sheriff is forced to face unsettling truths about his family and the difficult choices that come with loyalty, ultimately questioning everything he thought he knew.

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1

Basement Cleanup

On a fateful Friday evening, Andy Sikes is occupied with cleaning his cluttered basement. Unbeknownst to him, his wife and her brother are having a serious conversation above him while their young daughter Sally puts him in a precarious situation.

Friday evening Andy Sikes' basement
2

Secret Meeting

Andy hastily instructs Sally to keep his presence in the basement a secret, indicating that something unusual is happening. This moment sets the stage for the tension that will unfold as the story progresses.

Andy Sikes' basement
3

Investigation Begins

Sheriff Zeke Sikes grows suspicious of Andy’s activities and begins his own investigation into the matter. This curiosity leads him to unearth a startling connection between Andy and a failed bank heist.

4

Judge's Mysterious Death

The town is shaken by the discovery of Judge Brad Dawkins' dead body in his home. The incident sparks debates among Zeke, his partner Reed, and FBI agents about how to handle the evolving investigation.

Judge Brad Dawkins' home
5

Clandestine Encounter

In a forest, Andy meets with Steph Burton, the wife of his alleged accomplice Ed. As they discuss handing over stolen money, a sudden violent interruption occurs, unraveling their plans.

Forest
6

Chris Morrow Found Dead

Sheriff Zeke and his team find Chris Morrow, a suspect in the bank robbery, dead. This shocking discovery unveils Andy’s troubled past as a prosecutor, marked by past corruption allegations.

7

Steph's Confession

Under pressure, Steph confesses to Zeke and Reed that her husband Ed formerly assaulted her. She divulges that he plans to escape to Mexico, raising the stakes of the investigation.

Steph's residence
8

Judge's Dark Secrets

In an unexpected twist, Andy confronts Judge Dawkins' secret boyfriend, leading to a violent altercation that results in the judge’s death. This shocking moment heightens the chaos of the ongoing investigation.

Unspecified location
9

Chaos and Betrayal

As tensions rise, the fractured relationship between Andy and Chris deepens due to Ed's betrayal. Meanwhile, news spreads that Ed has allegedly shot Zeke, creating a storm of confusion and suspicion.

10

Steph's Manipulation

Chris receives a call from Steph, enticing him to split the ill-gotten funds while pulling at his guilt over her son. This manipulative exchange solidifies the tangled web of deceit surrounding them.

11

Heist Plans Unfold

Andy, Chris, and Ed finalize their elaborate heist plan, driven by their wish to escape their dark pasts. Tension mounts as their desperation intertwines with their intentions.

12

Betrayal Revealed

Ed's treachery comes to light, leaving Zeke seriously injured at the hands of someone he once trusted. This betrayal resonates throughout the community, sparking a desire for revenge.

13

A Quest for Vengeance

In their shared grief, Zeke and Steph forge an alliance with a singular focus: to hunt down those responsible for their losses. Together, they plot their revenge against those who have hurt them.

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