What is The Way Out (2022) About ?
The Way Out follows the story of Alex, a recovering alcoholic who suffered abuse from his father.
Alex’s life takes a positive turn when he meets Shane, but Shane turns out to be a negative influence.
As the movie progresses, Alex discovers the truth about Shane, leading to a realization about his own life.
The ending of the movie reveals the truth about Shane and Alex’s breakthrough moment.
Alex Attempts Suicide at the Beginning of the Movie
Alex attempts suicide at the beginning of the movie, indicating his broken state.
A year later, he has a job and supportive friends, but still struggles with motivation and trauma from his past.
Encouraged by a friend, Alex decides to confront his abusive father, only to find him dead.
The story sets up a complex journey of healing and forgiveness for the main character.
Alex Denies Involvement in Father’s Murder
Alex denies involvement in father’s murder, claims father had no enemies.
Alex moves into father’s house, rents out room to Shane.
Gracie has bad feeling about Shane, Alex rents room to him anyway.
Shane Exerts Control Over Alex
Shane exerts control over Alex by building a gym in the garage and forcing him to use it.
Gracie’s background research on Shane yields no information, as he doesn’t have a social media account.
Shane expresses concern about Gracie and Veronica’s influence on Alex, wanting him to think for himself despite imposing his own views on him.
Alex Becomes More Assertive With Shane’s Help
Alex’s assertiveness causes issues with Randy.
Similarity in scenes between Alex, Shane, and Randy.
Randy kicks Alex out but follows him when he forgets his keys.
Alex and Randy make up but are called derogatory names by a passer-by.
Alex gets into a fight defending their intimacy. Shane is not sympathetic towards Alex’s situation
Shane Is a Serial Killer Targeting S*x Offenders
He takes on the alias Peter and brutally murders one offender.
Shane reveals his true character to Alex by encouraging him to kill.
Shane’s motivation for killing s*x offenders is revealed to be his past abuse by Alex’s father.
Shane killed Alex’s father as revenge for the abuse.
Alex Threatens to Call the Police on Shane
Alex threatens to call the police on Shane, who retaliates by threatening to frame Alex for a crime.
Shane locks Gracie in a car in the garage, causing Alex to attack him with a knife when he discovers this.
Alex is able to fight back against Shane, marking the beginning of his breakthrough.
The film ends with Alex performing on stage, showing newfound confidence in his talents, possibly due to overcoming Shane’s threat to harm his friend.
Shane Continues His Violent Behavior
Shane continues his violent behavior by murdering another abuser towards the end of the film.
It is uncertain what will happen to Shane next as the film concludes.
Alex reports Shane’s actions to Detective Cole, suggesting that Shane may eventually be arrested by the law.
