This is a rare Lifetime movie that wasn't campy and that didn't have a bunch of idiot characters. It became pretty obvious early on what was going on, in my opinion, just based on what we all know about these movies now. But that didn't stop me from finishing it. This movie totally sold me on an affair and an attempt to gaslight and then "remove" the wife from the situation. While the whole idea of this retreat should have been a red flag and kind of ridiculous, it sets up the movie. Even on Lifetime, I feel for characters who are isolated as the wife was so the actress sold the growing fear well. Her husband was such a jerk dismissing all of her concerns. Sure we find out why, but he didn't even pretend to take his wife's side.
One thing that I have to criticize is the ninth hour research into the villain. That's always lame in these movies and even more so when the villain is a doctor, nurse, or some other profession that it makes no sense not to screen first. I realize it's a common plot point but it's 2022 and these movies are modern times. There's just no way these days people don't look up even their new hairdresser. There's gotta be an upgrade to this type of reveal.
I loved the scenery. I love snow (and we are having a snowstorm now), so a Lifetime movie that changes the setting from the constant Melrose Place-looking (albeit Canadian) sets AND has a decent script, works for me. The woods, the snow, and whatever filter they used really added to the mood of the movie. There is another movie called Secret in the Woods that deploys some of the same elements (including the winter weather) but this movie is much better.
I recognize Lisa from some Hallmark movies. She does well here as the lead. Give it a watch.
