Similar to Hitchcock’s Rear Window , the story explores the human urge to observe others and fill in the blanks with our own desires or loathing.
Her former home, now occupied by her ex-husband Tom (Justin Theroux), his new wife Anna (Rebecca Ferguson), and their baby. The Girl on the Train(2016)
Rachel’s alcoholism and frequent blackouts make her an unreliable guide. She struggles to distinguish between reality and her own projections, often feeling "conditioned" into believing she is a violent, erratic person. Similar to Hitchcock’s Rear Window , the story