Mystery,Thriller
United Kingdom
Bunny Lake Is Missing is a psychological thriller film directed by Otto Preminger, released in 1965. The story begins with Ann Lake (played by Carol Lynley) arriving in London from the United States with her young daughter Bunny. Ann is planning to enroll Bunny in a prestigious preschool called the Little People's Garden. However, on her first day at the school, Ann returns to find that Bunny is missing.
Ann contacts the police, but they find no evidence that Bunny ever existed. The school denies ever enrolling her, and Ann's apartment is devoid of any indication that a child lived there. Ann's older brother Steven (played by Keir Dullea) arrives from the US to help with the search, but he's also met with skepticism by the police, who believe Ann may be mentally unwell.
As the search intensifies, Ann's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and the small community of people around her all seem to have something to hide. As the mystery deepens, the audience is left wondering whether Bunny Lake ever existed or if Ann's mind has created a complex delusion.
Bunny Lake Is Missing is a tense and gripping thriller that explores the unraveling of a woman's grip on reality and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets. With atmospheric cinematography and strong performances from the cast, the film is a classic of the psychological thriller genre.
