Is 'Sister Wife Murder' based on a true story? Lifetime's crime movie will send chills down your spine
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Niecy Nash's daughter Dia has grabbed her first film lead role in 'Sister Wife Murder', a crime thriller.
Prior to being cast in this film, she had a recurring role in Ryan Murphy's 'Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story', a true crime anthology series released on Netflix in 2022.
In the official trailer for 'Sister Wife Murder', released on YouTube on July 1, 2024, Lifetime revealed that the film is inspired by actual events.
'Sister Wife Murder' trailer
'Sister Wife Murder' tells a gripping tale of obsession, control and polygamy
'Sister Wife Murder' is directed by Manu Boyer and written by Peter Sullivan. It revolves around Chloe (played by Dia Nash) who falls in love with Pastor Caleb (Matthew Daddario) at her new church.
As they develop a strong romantic bond, Chloe discovers that Pastor is already married to two women - Anna (Ashley Williams) and Margo (Ashley Dulaney). Despite this Chloe happily accepts Caleb's proposal to be his third wife.
However, her marital bliss is short-lived as she soon experiences her husband's controlling side and the three wives seek solace in each other's company.
When one of the wives disappears mysteriously, Chloe fears that she might be next.
With a runtime of two hours, the film explores the themes of love, polygamy, control, and fear. The creators of the film have not yet disclosed the real story that inspired them.
Should you watch 'Sister Wife Murder'?
Going by the trailer, 'Sister Wife Murder' appears to be a suspenseful and engaging film. If you love to watch true crime or mystery drama, then this upcoming Lifetime movie would be a great addition to your watch list.
Apart from Dia Nash's first attempt at playing the lead, it would be interesting to see 'Shadowhunters' star Matthew Daddario in the role of an antagonist.
How to stream 'Sister Wife Murder'?
The star cast of 'Sister Wife Murder' includes Dia Nash, Ashley Dulaney, Ashley Williams, Harvey B Jackson, Kimberly Brooks, Matthew Daddario, and Rodney J Hobbs.
The film is scheduled to premiere on Lifetime on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 8 pm ET.
You can watch the film by purchasing a Lifetime membership, which starts at $4.99 per month.