Gone (2006)

When British traveler Alex, alone and adrift in the sun-drenched city of Sydney, crosses paths with the suave and enigmatic American, Taylor, an intriguing narrative is set in motion. This chance encounter leads to a night of revelry, ending with Alex waking up next to an unfamiliar girl as Taylor captures the moment on a Polaroid. Despite this questionable introduction, Taylor's offer of a ride to Byron, where Alex is destined to meet his girlfriend Sophie, seems harmless enough. Sophie, entranced by Taylor's charm, introduces him to her friend Ingrid, setting the stage for a joint journey through Australia's bewitching outback. Yet when Ingrid fails to appear for their departure, Taylor weaves a plausible tale of her sudden change of plans, masterfully concealing his ulterior motives. As the journey unfurls, the vast and desolate outback becomes a backdrop for a psychological game of cat and mouse. Alex is plagued by the creeping realization that Taylor, far from being a friendly companion, is a manipulative psychopath with an unsettling obsession for Sophie. His attempts to unveil Taylor's sinister motives are dismissed by Sophie as baseless jealousy, driving a wedge between them. After a car accident leaves Alex injured and vulnerable, Taylor seizes the opportunity to escalate his manipulative game, skillfully pitting one against the other. When a perplexing text from Alex suggests he's abandoned their journey, a reluctant Sophie accepts a ride from Taylor, unknowingly stepping deeper into his web of deceit. "Gone" is a riveting psychological thriller that transports viewers on a tense journey through the heart of Australia's outback, where the line between friend and foe blurs, and danger lurks beneath the veneer of camaraderie. As the sun sets on the dusty horizon, the truth about their charismatic companion begins to unravel, setting the stage for a chilling climax.

Gone is a drama movie featuring Scott Mechlowicz and directed by Ringan Ledwidge.

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