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I Killed Him In My Sleep – Review
I Killed Him In My Sleep – Lifetime – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Kelty answers questions before entering a sleep study for money to finance her upcoming wedding. The nurse asks about any psychological issues that could have caused Kelty’s sleepwalking. Kelty was in a car accident, leading to someone’s death. She became depressed, suffers from PTSD, and started sleepwalking. The nurse approves Kelty for the sleep study and asks her to return the following day. Kelty meets with her friend, Parker, because he recommended the study. He’s happy she got approved. Later, she goes home to her fiancé, Evan. Kelty fears Evan will leave her if she doesn’t get better soon. Evan assures Kelty that he won’t leave her side. However, he believes he should lock her in at night so she won’t hurt herself. Kelty refuses.
Kelty meets with Dr. Jonathan Baylour at the clinic. He takes Kelty to her private room and shows her the camera. They will be there to record her if she sleepwalks. Jonathan gives Kelty an injection, and she falls into a deep sleep. She dreams about a man bleeding in an alley after a knife attack. She wakes up with the horrifying images burned in her brain. Kelty attempts to forget about them until she sees a picture of the man, Alex, on the news. Police discovered his body days ago. Kelty runs to her friend, Brianna, for help. She fears she killed Alex. Brianna tells Kelty that her dreams aren’t real. She should relax and talk to someone. However, Kelty can’t shake the feeling that her dream is a memory. She won’t give up until she uncovers the truth, no matter who it hurts, including her.
Based on “Don’t Fall Asleep” by Marissa Flinch, this film features a slow pace with several twists and turns (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). However, the killer’s status is unknown and left up to Lifetimers to conclude. Experienced Lifetimers will have their eyes planted on one suspect. However, give this plot a chance to develop. Each revelation gives the audience a glimpse into Kelty’s tragic backstory. The flashback scenes are jostling, while the audio is sometimes garbled. Also, the text on the screen is very difficult to read. The characters should have read them out loud. The lead actress puts her all into this role, and it shines through. You will feel genuine concern for her. Also, the killer’s motive is disturbing. This film is enjoyable if you have the patience for a slow burn.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
Did I imagine all of this – Kelty
Dreams are just dreams. They aren’t real – Brianna
It was intimidating – Evan
I think she felt guilty that she told me at all – Parker
Why are you doing this – Jonanthan
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My Daughter Was Taken – Review
My Daughter Was Taken – LMN – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Betty FaceTimes her daughter, Zara, while on vacation. She’s happy to see Zara at home, but wants to know why she’s there. Zara laughs, but avoids the topic. Then, she angles away from the dirty dishes in the background. Zara hears a sound off-camera and asks Betty to hold while she investigates. Betty hears Zara screaming for help, but can’t do anything miles away. She overhears a man’s voice and calls the local police. Betty rushes home and finds her ex-husband, Sebastian, waiting for her. She’s surprised that the police aren’t canvassing the neighborhood. Since Zara has a history of running away, the police didn’t do a thorough investigation. They assume Zara will return home after a few days. Betty enters her home and finds it suspiciously clean. She recalls that Zara left the kitchen a mess. Betty refuses to believe that Zara ran away because she heard Zara begging for help. She will do anything to find her daughter alive. Too bad everyone is keeping a secret from Betty. Can Betty find Zara before it’s too late?
Lifetimers can agree that everyone in Betty’s life is awful. They keep secrets from her when she needs them. Betty must lie, harm, and put herself in danger to find the truth. The script gives everyone a moment of clarity. Then, they reveal a hidden truth about Zara. This revelation leads Betty one step closer. The plot keeps you guessing about the culprit’s motive because everyone is hiding something. But the biggest liar is Zara. While the script foreshadows Betty’s past as the catalyst, it’s Zara’s misgivings that drive the culprit. The audience can uncover the shocking truth with Betty with the script’s setup. The film has great pacing, lots of action, and an acceptable body count. This movie entertains, but has a few lulls.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
I heard her screaming for her life – Betty
I’m scared, too – Sebastian
Everything’s good – Zara
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The Seemingly Perfect Family – Review
The Seemingly Perfect Family – Lifetime – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Lexi isn’t celebrating her 18th birthday like other teenagers because she’s aging out of the foster care system with nowhere to go. The social worker offers her one more week and a hostel’s phone number. Lexi prays that her mother, Amber, will be granted parole in a month. Until then, Lexi must figure something out fast. She overhears another teen, Blair, talking about her upcoming interview with the Sterlings for an au pair job. The job comes with weekly pay, room and board, and a car. Lexi texts Blair from an unknown number and cancels her interview.
Lexi arrives at the café and meets Daniel and Chelsea Sterling. They assume she’s Blair, so Lexi asks them to call her by her middle name. Daniel takes a shine to Lexi, but Chelsea’s unsure. They expect Lexi to be available 6 days a week, 24 hours a day. She agrees. Lexi arrives and meets their infant son, Beau. Daniel quickly places Beau in her arms and takes pictures. Lexi believes she found the best place to hide out until Amber’s released. However, she’s inside the viper’s nest. Will she survive?
This film goes off the rails, and you will love it. Lexi, like the audience, knows the family has problems. However, she toes the line for stability. The plot is successful because it leads the viewer to believe one person is causing the family’s ruin. However, one blow to the head shocks you. When you think the script can’t get crazier, it pulls you into the air. The last 10 minutes will have an experienced Lifetimer on their edge of their seat. While this film has common themes, it explores new and compelling dynamics with a surprising twist. The body count is low, but the film still entertains.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
Thanks for making my birthday so memorable – Lexi
I would never do that to my body – Chelsea
It was an accident, right? – Daniel
Your wife’s not going to get that – Amber
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The Boy With My Son’s Face – Review
The Boy With My Son’s Face – Lifetime – 2 hours and 0 minutes
As Susan marvels over her newborn, Dylan, her husband, Mark, furiously texts someone. He puts his phone down and admits he has been communicating with her father, Neil. She seethes because she and her father don’t get along. Neil arrives with his girlfriend, Jenny. They make Susan uncomfortable until Mark pushes them out the door. Susan and Mark bring Dylan home and introduce him to her aunt Peggy. She’s grateful that Susan named her son after her sister, Delia.
As the days go by, ‘mommy brain’ affects Susan’s professional and personal life. She stumbles, forgets, and cries. Her friend, Alice, believes Susan could have postpartum depression. Susan rebuts her claims because she doesn’t feel depressed. Later, Susan hears Dylan’s cries on the baby monitor. She goes to his room, calms him, and hears something fall downstairs. She finds a lamp on the ground when Dylan screams. She runs to his room, but he’s not in his crib. She wails and calls 911 for help. Susan sees a shadowy figure as she speaks to the dispatcher. She grabs a golf club to defend herself when Mark stands next to her with Dylan in his arms. He says the baby was in his crib the entire time.
Mark convinces Susan to talk to therapist Dr. Nicole Riley. She prescribes medication, and Mark hires a nanny, Amy. Instead of helping Susan, the assistance sends her into a downward spiral. She becomes unhinged and dispondent. Susan fires Amy on a whim and begs Mark to be home more. Susan wakes from a daze, and everyone demands to know Dylan’s location. They found his blanket and a soaking wet Susan. But Dylan is missing. After an exhaustive search, police are unable to locate his remains and declare the infant dead. Everyone turns against Susan, except Mark. The state charges her with criminally negligent homicide, and Susan serves 4 years in prison.
Susan enters a halfway house and gives employers a fake name. She works at a dive with a waitress, Cassie, and the two bond. One night, someone slips a picture of a young boy with Dylan’s birth certificate. Susan runs after them, but they get away in a silver van. Susan believes Dylan is alive, but can she get anyone else to believe her?
This film is told in two parts: The Downfall of Susan and Susan’s Revenge. The film starts as a classic Lifetime picture. A loving family hires someone to help as mom’s life falls apart. Normally, the mom would fight back and take out the nanny. However, the plot goes a step further. Mom goes to prison, and the viewers get a four-year break. Susan rebuilds her life and confidence. A hacker helps Susan put the pieces together. Susan had no idea this deception had started before her. She was a means to an end. Susan discovers an ally who will heal your heart. Lifetimers should prepare to experience a gamut of emotions because the thespians don’t hold back.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
It’s like a coping mechanism or something – Mark
That makes one of us – Susan
Never trust a journalist with your secrets – Peggy
I should go – Alice
Are you sure about that – Nicole
Now, you hit like an ex-con – Cassie
I hope I never see you again – Amy
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