Blackmail, Lies and Murder (2024) release date, plot, cast and how to stream Lifetime (LMN) movie
Movie name: Blackmail, Lies and Murder (2024)
Platform: Lifetime (LMN)
Country of origin: USA
Date of release: March 7, 2024
Genre: Thriller
Cast of 'Blackmail, Lies and Murder': Kelsey McKean, Lauren Pike, and Nick Ritacco
Director: Dylan Vox
Writer: Bryan Dick
What is the plot of 'Blackmail, Lies and Murder'?
They say misery loves company; they say you should be careful what you wish for; but above all, they say never trust someone you met at yoga! OK, so maybe we made that last one up, but after watching 'Blackmail, Lies and Murder' you will understand why we did. Candace and Kristen are kindred spirits, in that they have troubled home lives and both like the downward dog. So when they open up to each other after yoga class, secrets tumble out and skeletons crash to the floor.
Widow Candace reveals her mother-in-law, Iris, is an absolute pain-in-the-ass and constantly undermining her relationship with her teen daughter Avery, while Kristen opens up about her physically and emotionally abusive husband Nathan. Soon a few cocktails are drunk and inhibitions fly out the window on regretful wings. Through a drunken haze the duo joke that they should form a pact wherein they kill each other's tormentors. Cue much laughter and the morning-after Asprin. But a few days later Iris is dead and Kristen is at Candace's door demanding she make good on her end of the deal! When Candace dithers, Kristen kidnaps Avery leaving Candace with a horrible choice: Kill Nathan and save Avery, or ask this 'abuser' to help save her daughter.
'Blackmail, Lies and Murder' main cast
Kelsey McKean
Kelsey made her debut in 2010's 'The Darkest Corner of Paradise', but while the movie received a measure of acclaim, Kelsey's career arc seemed to dip. But after appearances in 'F#cking 40' and 'The Neighborhood' it soared. She went on to star in 'The Search For Secret Santa' and this year's 'The Man in the Guest House' opposite Kristen Alderson and Ignacyo Matynia.
Lauren Pike
Lauren got her start in the TV series 'Single Rules'. The following year she appeared in 'In Pursuit with John Walsh' before landing the role of Sandra in the movie 'Given Life' where she starred opposite Gavin Alexander Hammon and Andrea Sooch. She played Amanda in two episodes of 'Chronicles Of' and also starred in 'L'Odge d'Oor'.
How do I stream 'Blackmail, Lies and Murder' if I don't have cable?
Well if you don't have access to cable then your best bet is to use a live TV streaming service of which there are a gazillion ranging from the excellent but uber expensive YouTube TV to some absolute scammy dross (so you need to be very careful). The consensus seems to be that if you're looking for a live TV streaming service -- that also allows you to record your shows -- that's reliable and cheap then it's Philo which will give you both the Lifetime Network (which also has all those curtain-twitching reality shows) and LMN.
If money is no object then you can opt for the aforementioned YouTube TV or opt for DirecTV's aptly named 'Ultimate Package' which will not only give you Lifetime but also 12.8 million other channels with absolutely nothing to watch. Needless to say, you can cut through all the tape and go directly to the source and sign up for the on-demand streaming service Lifetime Movie Club.