In 2023, it’s fairly commonplace to speak to couples who met online. A lot of the time, people meet partners through dating apps and chat quite a bit before meeting in person. However, just because it happens all of the time, that doesn’t mean it’s completely safe. There are still predators out there, as seen in the new thriller, “What Comes Around.”
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The trailer for “What Comes Around” paints the picture of the film. The story follows a teen girl who meets an older man online. She hides the relationship from her parents and friends, but eventually, she’s forced to reckon with her choice of partner when he shows up on her front doorstep. As you might expect, her parents are not excited to see a mysterious older man attempt to seduce their young daughter.
The cast includes Grace Van Dien, Summer Phoenix, Jesse Garcia, and Kyle Gallner. Van Dien is probably best known for her role in the huge series, “Stranger Things,” on Netflix. Garcia recently had a hit with a starring role in “Flamin’ Hot.” “What Comes Around” is directed by Amy Redford. Yes, she’s the daughter of iconic actor Robert Redford.
The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. At that time, it was titled “Roost” and didn’t receive the best reviews, unfortunately.
“What Comes Around” debuts in theaters on August 4. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
A young love affair becomes a menacing game of cat and mouse where nothing is what it seems in this immersive thriller.