Hidden Within Movie Review
Director: Daniel Lasker
Writer: Daniel Lasker (Screenplay)
Cast
- Anja Taljaard (Glasshouse)
- Daniel Lasker (Raised By Wolves)
- Arthur Falko (Slumber Party Massacre)
- Eddie Sandifolo (Mugabe)
- Shoko Yoshimura
- Lionel Strasky (The Mauritanian)
Plot: A young woman returns home to Zimbabwe to visit her ill father. A string of local disappearances reveal a frightening secret he’s been hiding.
Runtime: 1 Hour 21 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Hidden Within starts when Katheryn (Taljaard) returns to Zimbabwe to visit her estranged father Rylond (Strasky). They became distant after her mother disappeared but his health is getting worse and she wants to help him recover.
However, Rylond has a secret in the basement, a man Cullen (Lasker) chained up. Katheryn must investigate why he is chained up and starts coming to a shocking conclusion.
Verdict on Hidden Within
Hidden Within is a mystery thriller following a woman who returns to her homeland to see her family. However, things become complicated when she learns of a secret her father had been keeping and it brings back disturbing news from her past.
This movie shows us how a family can be torn apart by the unknown. It keeps a mystery of who the most dangerous person in the story is. The fight to survive comes out strong in everyone involved and it will keep you guessing. It has strong performances but seems to struggle to show the biggest motivation behind everything.
Where to Watch
Hidden Within is released on 9/9/2024 on Cable and All TVOD – OnDemand, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon TVOD, and Vudu.
Final Thoughts – Hidden Within keeps you guessing with a tense story.