'Chaos on the Farm' Review: Lifetime thriller movie's predictable plot fails to keep viewers hooked

Although the cast is exceptional and the plot was good, the half-baked execution doesn't ignite the feeling of a good thriller movie
PUBLISHED APR 17, 2023
Brook Sill as Jessica in promotional picture of 'Chaos on the Farm' (Lifetime)
Brook Sill as Jessica in promotional picture of 'Chaos on the Farm' (Lifetime)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Chaos on the Farm,' a drama about a long-lost relative who lives in the country and hasn't spoken to the lead in years, is Lifetime's newest addition. The plot revolves around, Jessica (Brook Sill) finding out when her mother dies that she has money stored up that she must send to her aunt and uncle who reside in a rural area and a long way from the city. As she learns that something evil is transpiring behind the curtains, chaos ensues. The Derek Sulek directorial, 'Chaos on the Farm', directly addresses themes of reconnecting with estranged family members.

'Chaos on the Farm' seems pretty realistic as a story and feels like something out of a crime podcast. With great writing skills and even better cinematography, the idea of this movie being based on a true story is quite compelling. Although the cast is exceptional, and the plot was good, the shoddily done execution doesn't ignite the feeling of a good thriller movie. 

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Ulterior motives and dark secrets

'Chaos on the Farm' starts with the scene where heartbroken Jessica is standing in front of her mother's grave, grieving her loss. When her lawyer shows up and tells her about the money that has been saved up by Jessica's mother, she needs to go and hand it over to her aunt and uncle, who live on a farm. Although Jessica isn't feeling great, she packs up her things and leaves with her boyfriend to visit her aunt and uncle. But, on the first day, while her uncle shows them their room, his weird demeanor of asking the couple to sleep in bunk beds astonishes her. Things take a weird turn as the story progresses and many dark details come to life. The movie builds up the story phenomenally but lands awfully by the end. 

Failed to live up to the thriller-movie standards

Although the characters are great and the actors have done a phenomenal job, the movie still fails to deliver a great thriller story, and the plot becomes quite clear 15 minutes into the movie. 'Chaos on the Farm' is great if you want to binge-watch a film that doesn't need explanation. 

'Chaos on the Farm' is now available to watch on Lifetime. 

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