'Dangerous Methods': 5 things to know about the psychological thriller on LMN

An assistant's leap of faith results in a scary outcome of living in eerie conditions. What now?
Rachele Brooke Smith as Lacy Johnson in 'Dangerous Methods' (Instagram - @dangerousmethods)
Rachele Brooke Smith as Lacy Johnson in 'Dangerous Methods' (Instagram - @dangerousmethods)

If you're one to indulge in the genre of psychological thrillers, LMN is back with yet another nail-biting movie, called 'Dangerous Methods'. The film is scheduled to premiere on April 1, 2022, on the LMN channel. 

The plot of the movie revolves around an aspiring Hollywood assistant, who somehow agrees to live in extreme conditions with a rather overbearing star who works hard to become a method actor. He wishes to experience literal hell by living in isolation to prep for his next role in a film. Will things go too far? Tune in to LMN to find out how this storyline pans out!

What's more, the thriller stars Rachele Brooke Smith, Christopher Showerman, Nicky Whelan, and Costas Mandylor in lead roles. With a cast so promising, it sure looks like this one's a must-watch, and an absolute definite to be on your list. 

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When does 'Dangerous Methods' release and where can you watch it?

Dangerous Methods premieres on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 8/7c, on LMN.

What is 'Dangerous Methods' all about?

The official synopsis reads, "An ambitious Hollywood assistant finds herself in a hellish, live-or-death situation when she agrees to live in isolation with an overbearing Method actor who wants an extreme experience far from civilization while preparing for his next role". 

Who stars in the thriller?

Nicky Whelan as Sharon Warman

Australian actress and model Nicky Whelan, is known popularly as the face of the rural Victorian city of Shepparton, where she hosted the night racing at Moonee Valley for a solid 8 years! She is also well known for her role as Pepper Steiger in the soap opera, 'Neighbours'. 

Prior to her role in the Australian soap opera, Whelan used to host several shows, some of which include 'Coxy's Big Break' and 'Melbourne Woman' on Seven Network, and 'Beyond the Boundary' on Network Ten. She also played the role of the hit fictional celebrity, Chrissie Grant, on 'Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge'; the spin-off of 'All Aussie Adventures'.

Additionally, you'll see her in numerous Australian magazines, some of which include 'FHM' (October 2007), 'Ralph' (November 2005), as well as 'Inside Sport'.



 

The rest of the cast includes Costas Mandylor as Harry Johnson, Rachele Brooke Smith as Lacy Johnson, Christopher Showerman as Desmond Gage, Paris Dylan as Officer Yates, Jared Day as Dr. Baggot, Rigan Machado as Officer Briggs, Carolina Brasil as Officer Hernandez, Rafael Amadeu as Jason M, Scott Morrell as Officer J. Groce, Vallentina Turmina as Young Lacy, and Aaron Hurley as Nurse Jacob. 

Showrunners 

The director of the movie is Humberto Rosa, with the writers being Gabriel Moura, Gerson Sanginitto, and Rosa himself. 

Trailer 

We're yet to see an update on this front but stay tuned!

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