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In "Psycho Escort" (a.k.a., "Lies for Rent"), Diane is a dynamic corporate executive and a widow of two years, following the death of her husband Robert. The film's premise is that Diane is uncomfortable in attending business parties without an escort. At the suggestion of her sister Lori, she goes to The Companionship Collective for a "rent-a-date." Miles, the man she is assigned, turns out to be the psycho escort who had murdered his first wife and now becomes obsessed with Diane.
If one can get beyond the far-fetched hypothesis that Diane would have to rely on The Companionship Collective, then the film is an entertaining and suspenseful cat-and-mouse game in the roller coaster ride of the relationship of Diane and Miles.
One of the most interesting characters in the film is Russell, Diane's co-worker who is clearly devoted to her. Russell is the first to become suspicious of Miles, and he remains steadfastly loyal to Diane as a friend. Two other executives at Diane's workplace were her kind boss, Garrett, who promotes her to partner, and the oily Kyle, who is jealous of Diane and seeks to undermine her advancement in the company.
The first signal of Miles' derangement was when he kidnaps Kyle. Unfortunately, the filmmakers left the audience hanging, as a sequel is clearly being planned. So, by the end, Kyle is still unaccounted for, and Miles is still on the loose.
Victoria Barabas was extremely credible in the role of Diane, and the reliable Nick Ballard played the jack-of-all-trades Miles. One of the best scenes was at the party where Miles was entertaining the guests, speaking in a foreign language, telling witty jokes, and lying all over the place. One looks forward to the sequel for the further adventures of Miles and Diane.
To be continued.....
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lavatch 20 February 2021
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11-3-2021 12:07:10