17-year old Lisa McVey lives with her neglectful grandmother and her grandmother’s boyfriend, Morris, in Tampa Bay, Florida. Morris regularly sexually assaults Lisa and her grandmother ignores it. One night on her way home from work, Lisa is kidnapped by Bobby Joe Long; he rapes her in his car before taking her back to his studio apartment. Lisa's grandmother reports her missing but casually assumes she has run away.
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey
(2018)2
" Based on a True Story"
| Country | |
| Runtime | 1 hr 27 min |
| Premiere: World | June 15, 2021 |
| Premiere: USA | September 30, 2018 |
| Digital: World | October 1, 2018 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Violence & Gore, Sex & Nudity, ... |
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| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | L'enlèvement de Lisa McVey Canada |
Description
On the night she plans to take her own life, a 17-year-old girl is kidnapped and finds herself fighting to stay alive. She is released, but when she returns home, no one believes her story except for one detective.Сast and Crew
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The film "Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey" is based on the harrowing true story of Lisa McVey, a young girl who was abducted in 1984 by a notorious serial killer in Tampa, Florida. Her story is one of survival, resilience, and bravery.The Abduction
On November 3, 1984, 17-year-old Lisa McVey was abducted by Bobby Joe Long, a serial killer who had been terrorizing the Tampa Bay area. Long had already murdered at least ten women before he kidnapped Lisa. She was taken while riding her bike home from work late at night.Survival and Escape
- Quick Thinking: During her 26-hour ordeal, Lisa used her wits to survive. She engaged Long in conversation, trying to humanize herself in his eyes.
- Gathering Evidence: Lisa paid close attention to details about her abductor and surroundings, which later proved crucial in identifying him.
- Release: Remarkably, Long decided to release Lisa, dropping her off in a familiar area. Her ability to remember details about her captivity led to his capture.
Aftermath
Thanks to Lisa's detailed account, the police were able to apprehend Bobby Joe Long shortly after her release. He was convicted and sentenced to death, ultimately being executed in 2019.Film Accuracy
The film closely follows the real events of Lisa McVey's abduction and her courageous actions that led to her escape and the capture of her abductor. Katie Douglas portrays Lisa McVey, capturing the emotional and psychological challenges she faced during and after the ordeal. The film is praised for its accurate depiction of the events and the sensitive handling of such a traumatic story.Plot
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Katie Douglas looks very confident in the frame, even taking into account the uncertain narration of the film. The story is known, the girl is beautiful. The cruelty is shown, which only increases the empathetic effect. Not very complex, could have been a little more history of the family and the girl.
A terrible film in its content. I admire the girl’s courage and the detective’s humanity. Very exciting movie
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