Smart Home Killer | Date, plot, cast, director and is the Lifetime movie worth watching

If you're at a loose end then you could do a lot worse than watching this move.
The poster for Lifetime's Smart Home Killer
The poster for Lifetime's Smart Home Killer

Movie name: Smart Home Killer

Platform: Lifetime

Country of origin: USA/Canada

Date of Release: December 21, 2023

Genre: Thriller

What is the plot of 'Smart Home Killer'?

According to Lifetime, 'Smart Home Killer' revolves around a woman coming off a bad relationship and decides she needs a state-of-the-art security system to protect her and her daughter from her estranged boyfriend. But the security expert who installs the system develops an unhealthy obsession (is there another kind?) with her. When she eventually files a restraining order against him, he hacks her home security network and 'makes her and her daughter a prisoner in their own home'.

'Smart Home Killer' cast

Natalie Brown

If you're wondering where you've seen Timmins-born Natalie Brown off screen, then it's probably because she was the Heinz Ketchup girl! As for her career, Natalie is best known for her role as Sophie Parker in the Canadian sitcom 'Sophie'. She has also appeared in leading roles in excellent shows like 'Being Human' and 'The Strain'. She can be seen next in the upcoming movie 'A Widow Seduced'.

Natalie Brown stars in the Lifetime thriller 'Smart Home Killer'. Pic credit: Gage Skidmore
Natalie Brown stars in the Lifetime thriller 'Smart Home Killer'. Pic credit: Gage Skidmore

Anwen O’Driscoll 

Anwen is best known for her roles as Taylor Matheson and Lana in the TV series 'Burden of Truth' and 'Emerald Code' respectively. You can catch her next in the movies 'To Hold the Night' and 'The Bearded Girl'.

Anwen O’Driscoll seen here in a promo still from the upcoming 'The Bearded Girl'. Pic credit: Instagram
Anwen O’Driscoll seen here in a promo still from the upcoming 'The Bearded Girl'. Pic credit: Instagram

Who directs 'Smart Home Killer'?

'Smart Home Killer' is directed by Meeshelle Neal. Neal is a multiple award winner and her movies 'Falling In' and 'Where Everyone Lives' have garnered huge acclaim across the world.

Is 'Smart Home Killer' worth watching?

Like most Lifetime crime thrillers the plot's pretty straightforward, but the acting and direction are always strong which makes Lifetime movies a lot better than some of the drivel churned out on the larger streaming platforms. If you're at a loose end then you could do a lot worse than watching this move.

MEAWW Watch ranking

2 out of 5   

'Smart Home Killer' first look



 

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