Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is a 2018 Canadian-American crime drama film directed by Jim Donovan The film stars Katie Douglas as Lisa McVey, a 17-year-old girl who is abducted and raped by serial killer Bobby Joe Long (Rossif Sutherland). The film also stars David James Elliott as Detective Bruce Anderson, who is the only person who believes Lisa’s story.
The film is based on the true story of Lisa McVey, who was abducted and raped for 26 hours by Bobby Joe Long in 1984. Lisa was able to escape from Long and go to the police, but her story was initially met with skepticism. It was only when Detective Anderson took the time to listen to Lisa and investigate her story that Long was finally caught.
The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for Douglas’ performance and Donovan’s direction. The film was also a ratings success for Lifetime, drawing in over 2 million viewers.
Synopsis and plot
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey tells the story of Lisa McVey, a 17-year-old girl who is abducted and raped by serial killer Bobby Joe Long. Lisa is a troubled young woman who has been through a lot of abuse in her life. She is sexually abused by her grandmother’s boyfriend, and she is also struggling with her sexuality.
One night, Lisa is walking home from work when she is abducted by Long. Long takes Lisa to his apartment and rapes her repeatedly. Lisa is able to escape from Long after 26 hours, and she goes to the police. However, her story is initially met with skepticism. The police don’t believe that a young girl could have survived being abducted and raped by a serial killer.
It is only when Detective Bruce Anderson takes the time to listen to Lisa and investigate her story that Long is finally caught. Detective Anderson is the only person who believes Lisa, and he is determined to bring Long to justice.
Cast and director
The cast of Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey includes:
- Katie Douglas as Lisa McVey
- Rossif Sutherland as Bobby Joe Long
- David James Elliott as Detective Bruce Anderson
- Kim Horsman as Diane McVey
- Bruno Verdoni as Morris Elwood
- Natalie Krill as Detective Andrea Young
- Stephen McHattie as Captain Mike Stark
- Tommie-Amber Pirie as Detective Cindy Williams
The film is directed by Jim Donovan. Donovan is a Canadian film and television director who is known for his work on the films The Perfect Husband (2010) and The Killing Game (2012).
Critical response
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey received positive reviews from critics. The film was praised for Douglas’ performance, Donovan’s direction, and the film’s faithfulness to the true story.
The Boston Globe called the film “a powerful and moving true story”. The New York Times said that the film was “a harrowing and ultimately uplifting story of survival”. And Variety said that the film was “a well-made and suspenseful thriller that also serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers of sexual abuse”.
Life lessons
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is a powerful film that teaches us a number of important life lessons. These lessons include:
- The importance of believing survivors of sexual assault.
- The power of one person to make a difference.
- The importance of never giving up hope.
- The power of the human spirit.
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is a must-see film for anyone who has ever been a victim of sexual assault, or anyone who knows someone who has been. The film is a powerful reminder that we must never give up hope, and that we can all make a difference in the fight against sexual violence.
