Thursday, July 21, 2016

A Date with Darkness : The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster (2003)


Made for Lifetime , airing August 11th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Canada.
Based on truths.
The story : Friends Connie and Daniel go out to the club one night in Santa Barbara.
While dancing and having a good time , Connie is approached by charming Andrew who just so happens to be a well-off heir to the Max Factor company - and offers a much-needed drink of water.
While dancing , Daniel sees the glass of water in Connies' hand and takes a swig himself.
Soon , Connie and Daniel are drowsy and cant stand up anymore.
That's when Andrew takes them home with him , he tells Connie he slipped her some liquid-X/GHB and proceeds to rape her.
The next day Connie is really disgusted.
Shes scared to go to the police but her father convinces her it is the right thing to do.
After some convincing by the police , Connie wants to help capture Andrew so he cannot continue to do to others what he did to her and quite possibly others.
Stars Marla Sokoloff , Shane Meier , Jason Gedrick , Sarah Carter , Stefanie von Pfetten , Lisa Edelstein , Winston Rekert , Tom Butler , Samantha Ferris , Kavan Smith , Kevin McNulty
Directed by Bobby Roth
Not Rated
DRAMA/HISTORY

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