The Girl On The Train(2016) Guide

The film's strongest element is , which was widely praised by critics even when the film itself received mixed reviews.

A central theme is the psychological abuse women face. Rachel eventually realizes her memories of being a "destructive alcoholic" were partially manufactured by her gaslighting ex-husband, Tom, to keep her compliant and confused. The Girl on the Train(2016)

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. The film's strongest element is , which was

Rachel idealizes Megan and Scott as the "perfect" family. Her fantasy is shattered when she sees Megan kissing another man. Shortly after, Megan goes missing, and Rachel—who was in the area that night but had a drunken blackout—becomes convinced she witnessed something vital. Similar to Hitchcock’s Rear Window , the story