"City of the Lost" is an interconnected, multi-layered horror epic. It is shaped around the mysterious disappearance of high school students in a small town. Our main characters are a group of high school students who are determined to solve this situation. The terrible secret behind the disappearances also endangers the lives of these young people, each with their own unique talents and weaknesses. While the film offers the audience moments full of tension, it also sheds light on the personal lives, loves and fears of the young people. The audience can see how the characters cope with the situation they are in and how they develop in this process.
The film was shot in a small town in America to create an atmospheric and mysterious atmosphere. This choice of location strengthens the mysterious and scary theme of the story.