NETFLIX fans have been left in shock at new film Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey.
But many viewers have been left wondering if the story of kidnap and rape is a real one.
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Is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey a true story?
Sadly this horrifying tale is a true story.
In 1984 17-year-old Lisa suffered sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her grandmother’s boyfriend, which led to her feeling suicidal before her abduction, but her harrowing ordeal gave her a new determination to survive.
McVey was kidnapped by serial Bobby Long on November 3, 1984 as she cycled home from her job at a doughnut shop in the early hours of the morning.
Long held her at gunpoint for 26 hours and continually raped her, but Lisa’s calm demeanour and quick thinking meant that she was able to persuade Long to let her go and gather clues that would lead to his arrest.
What happens in the Netflix film Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey?
The Netflix movie follows Lisa’s real life account of kidnap and rape.
The official synopsis reads: “A 17-year-old girl uses reverse psychology to get her kidnapper to set her free.
“When she returns home, the only person who believes her story is a veteran detective who realizes she was taken by a notorious serial killer.”
How can I watch Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey?
The film is on Netflix right now.
The movie runs for just under an hour and a half.
You can watch the trailer at the top of this article.
