'Caught in His Web': 5 things you need to know about the Lifetime movie

'Caught in His Web' is an original movie based on a true tale and real-life incidents
UPDATED FEB 13, 2022
‘Caught in His Web’ will release on February 19 (Lifetime)
‘Caught in His Web’ will release on February 19 (Lifetime)

Lifetime's 'Caught in His Web' follows the story of three girls who are harassed by a mystery cyberbully named Blake. Blake forces the girls to provide nude images, terrorizes them, and monitors their every move, prompting them to seek assistance from a detective to identify their harasser.

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When does ‘Caught in His Web’ release and where can you watch it?

‘Caught in His Web’ premieres on Saturday, February 19 at 8/7c on Lifetime.

What all is ‘Caught in His Web’  all about? 

According to lifetime, "Executive produced by Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and Academy Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg, Caught in His Web is inspired by actual events and tells the horrifying story of Emma (Alison Thornton), Olivia (Malia Baker), and Gabby (Emma Tremblay) who are each unknowingly tormented by a mysterious cyber bully by the name “Blake.” Infiltrating each of their lives by hacking into their cell phones and computers, “Blake” coerces them to send nude photos and continually harasses them and tracks their every move. Feeling extremely alone and experiencing anxiety, depression, and fear, the girls later discover they are not alone in being tormented. They decide to join forces and enlist the help of Detective Holland (Garcelle Beauvais), in the hunt to unmask their harasser and end their nightmare."

Who stars on ‘Caught in His Web’?

Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle Beauvais, a Haitian-born actress who was named one of People Magazine's coveted 50 Most Beautiful in 2014, immigrated to the United States with her mother and sisters when she was seven years old and has since dazzled audiences with her dramatic and humorous talents. Garcelle Beauvais is a seasoned actress who starred in the indie film 'A Girl Like Grace.'



 

Alison Thornton 
Alison Grace Thornton is a Canadian-American actress. She is best known for playing Zooey Hernandez Frumpkis in 'Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce', and Lydia Spring in 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.'



 

Who are the Showrunners?

Cyber Productions, Inc., in association with Johnson Production Group, is producing 'Caught in His Web' for Lifetime. Executive producers include Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Egenberg, Jack Heller, Tom Leonardis, and Alesia Cook. Co-executive producer Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen. Hannah Cheesman directed the film, which was based on a script by Danielle Iman.

Trailer

The trailer is not out yet. We will update this space once the trailer releases. 

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