Set in 1958 suburbia, the film is a fictionalized retelling of the horrific 1965 murder of Sylvia Likens.

Most top rom-coms (think Ae Dil Hai Mushkil or Love Aaj Kal ) rely on miscommunication or love triangles. The Girl Next Door uses an actual moral dilemma. The hero must decide if his love is strong enough to accept a woman’s past. That is mature storytelling.

Allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the haunting visuals and body language of the actors rather than reading text at the bottom of the screen. What to Look for in a "Better Top" Hindi Dubbed Version