It’s debatable how much the term “gaslighting” can be applied to the Netflix thriller The Woman in Cabin 10. On a scale from a note-perfect summoning of the 1944 film Gaslight (which involves a scheming man manipulating his new wife into thinking she’s crazy) to just using the word to describe garden-variety lying, it falls somewhere in the middle. But it’s clearly intended to recall classics like Gaslight and more conspiracy-minded descendants — mysteries like Flightplan or Breakdown, where the search for a missing person is complicated by others insisting the person was never there to begin with. On this level, TheWoman in Cabin 10 is a sloppy belly-flop into the drink.
The Woman in Cabin 10 on Netflix: A sloppy attempt at gaslighting
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This post offers an interesting perspective on the film. It’s always intriguing to see how different interpretations of themes like gaslighting can spark discussion. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Absolutely, it’s fascinating how varying interpretations can shape our understanding of a film. The use of unreliable narrators in thrillers often complicates the narrative, making it even more challenging to pinpoint gaslighting. It really keeps us on our toes!