Lifetime has announced an upcoming slate of six original movies, set to air this fall, each inspired by true crime stories. The “Ripped From the Headlines” movies will feature stars such as Heather Locklear, Ana Ortiz, and Lyndsy Fonseca.
‘The Girl Who Wasn’t Dead’
Premiering on October 5th, this movie tells the story of a missing teenager who is presumed dead, only to reappear years later. Starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Emma Tremblay, and Kyle Clark, the film looks into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the girl’s disappearance and her secret life in hiding.
‘Nobody Dumps My Daughter’
On October 12th, Ana Ortiz takes centre stage as an overbearing mother whose obsession with her daughter’s relationship leads to a dark turn of events. The movie explores the lengths to which a parent’s love can drive them, blurring the lines between protection and control.
‘Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story’
Directed by Elisabeth Rohm, this film airs on October 19th, focusing on a disturbing story of adoption, incest, and betrayal. Starring Jackie Cruz, Matreya Scarrwener, and Matthew MacCaull, it follows a young woman’s journey as she deals with a toxic relationship and its devastating consequences.
‘Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story’
Heather Locklear and Emilie Ullerup star in this disturbing tale, premiering on October 26th. The movie focuses on the dark side of a seemingly perfect family, as a mother’s online persona hides sinister behaviours that ultimately lead to a shocking revelation.
‘A Kidnapping in Amish Country’
On November 2nd, Jorja Cadence and Elise Bauman portray estranged Amish friends who must reunite to rescue a kidnapped child. The film explores the clash between traditional and modern worlds, as the women confront their differences to save a life.
‘Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story’
Karrueche Tran stars in this true crime drama, airing on November 9th. The movie follows a rookie police officer’s determination to catch a notorious serial killer.
These films join Lifetime’s existing fall line-up, including ‘Buried Alive’ and ‘Survived’, airing in September.
The movies are produced by various companies for Lifetime, with specific details as follows:
– ‘The Girl Who Wasn’t Dead’ – Produced by NSM Productions. Executive producer: Tim Johnson.
– ‘Nobody Dumps My Daughter’ – Produced by Lighthouse Pictures. Executive producers: Gemma Martini, Jamie Goehring, and Jameson Parker.
– ‘Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story’ – Produced by HFK Productions Inc. Executive producers: Tim Johnson, Kara Feifer, Elisabeth Rohm, and Stephen Tolkin.
– ‘Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story’ – Produced by Pender Productions Inc. Executive producers: Orly Adelson, Tom Berry, Suzanne Chapman, and Sebastian Battro.
– ‘A Kidnapping in Amish Country’ – Produced by Reel One Entertainment. Executive producers: Tom Berry, Suzanne Chapman, Sebastian Battro, and Taylor Warren Goff.
– ‘Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story’ – Executive producers: Howard Braunstein, Conor Allyn, and Benjamin Anderson. Producer: Darren Robson.
