In 1920s Milwaukee, a woman named Dolly feels suffocated in her marriage to a wealthy but unappealing husband. She finds a young "love slave" named Otto and keeps him hidden in her attic for years. When Otto kills Dolly's husband, she tries to pass it off as a robbery gone wrong. However, the detective on the case is skeptical and continues to investigate. Dolly then moves to Los Angeles and uses her ill-gotten gains to live a lavish lifestyle among the Hollywood elite. She meets the detective, who is smitten with her, and they begin a passionate affair. Meanwhile, Otto remains a secret, but his resentment grows as he realizes he's trapped in a life of manipulation and betrayal.
The Lover in the Attic: A True Story
Trapped in a loveless marriage in the 1920s, a charismatic woman named Dolly harbors a dark secret: she's been holding a young man named Otto captive in her attic. When Otto finally kills Dolly's wealthy but unfulfilling husband, she's forced to face the devastating consequences of...
