'Black Widow Killer': Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about Lifetime's new thriller movie

Two decades after a car accident resulted in near-death of a teenage girl, she is back for revenge and won't rest till everyone who was present in that car is punished
UPDATED MAR 19, 2020
(Lifetime Movies)
(Lifetime Movies)

A young couple is driving in the dead of the night. Suddenly, their car breaks down and the boy gets out to look at the damage hoping to repair it. But just as their car might have the chance to start working, they are caught unawares and crushed by another car. But did it kill the couple?

Twenty-five years after the car accident resulted in near-death of the teenage girl, she is back for revenge and won't rest until everyone who was present in that car is punished for their deeds. Here is everything you need to know about the Lifetime movie.

Release date

'Black Widow Killer' premieres on March 14, 2020, on Lifetime Movie Network.

Plot

The official synopsis of the Lifetime movie reads: "Twenty-five years ago, a car accident resulted in the near-death of a teenage girl. She has had two and a half decades to heal, change her appearance, nurse her hatred, and plan her revenge. Today, she has something dark and lethal in mind for everyone (now middle-aged) who was in that other car."

Cast

Erin Karpluk and Ryan Robbins star in lead roles in the movie. Details about their roles are under wraps.

Actress Erin Karpluk attends the 2016 ACTRA National Award Of Excellence honoring Neve Campbell at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 31, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California (Getty Images) 

Karpluk is known for her portrayal of Erica Strange on 'Being Erica', 'Reasonable Doubt', 'Wyvern', 'Delete' and 'The L Word'. Karpluk is also known for her recurring roles on 'Rookie Blue' and 'Slasher' and the web series 'Riftworld'.

Ryan Robbins arrives at WGN America's 'Pure' Season 2 Premiere on May 21, 2019, in West Hollywood, California (Getty Images)

Robbins is known for his roles of Henry Foss on 'Sanctuary' and Charlie Connor on 'Battlestar Galactica'. He is the only actor to have played two different characters in 'Battlestar Galactica'. Heavy makeup and prosthetics were used to age him for the role of colonial officer assigned to Armistice Station before the Second Cylon War.

Creators

The movie is written and directed by Adrian Langley, who is known for his work in 'Crook', 'A Violent State', 'Gunshot' and 'Donkey'. 

Trailers

There is no trailer released as of yet. Check out this space for more updates.

Where to watch

'Black Widow Killer' will air on Lifetime Movie Network on March 14, 2020. 

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