WHAT YOU WISH FOR

Directed by Nicholas Tomnay // 101 mins // Feature Film

Ryan, a chef with gambling problems, meets an old friend in a Latin American villa where he's been hired to cook an elaborate private meal for incoming guests. After assuming his friend's identity to take over the lucrative gig, Ryan comes to realize he may have bitten off more than he can chew.

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“Delivers its Hitchcockian turns with real glee and leaves plenty of room for commentary on the corporate trickle-down syndrome that wants workers grateful to be part of their enterprise.” – Erik Childress, Movie Madness

“Piling deception upon deception, the plot develops with riveting implications, remaining perilously on the edge.” – Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall