The Rendering (2002 TV Movie)
7/10
Devious and Diabolical Villain
8 June 2023
Warning: Spoilers
In "The Rendering," there was an especially nasty villain, all-seeing and all-powerful with his charismatic personality. But he never fools the dynamic protagonist for a minute.

Sarah Reynolds is a talented artist and strong woman. The victim of a knife attack from Ted Grey, Sarah must confront him again at the time of his parole hearing.

While the narrative elements were far-fetched, there was excellent dramatic tension in the cat-and-mouse game played by Grey, who is the mastermind in a dastardly plot to frame Sarah's husband Michael and then blackmail her.

Shannen Doherty is outstanding in the role of Sarah. Her stoic demeanor throughout her ordeal helps her to endure a test of wills. There was a clever false ending to the film that led to a grand climactic scene in the art studio.

This was a sturdy and watchable thriller that has held up well for decades.
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