'The Neighbor in the Window': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Lifetime thriller
What do you do when your seemingly harmless neighbor tries to sabotage your life by reporting you to the police for a violent crime - a crime that you never committed?
In Lifetime's 'The Neighbor in the Window', a woman is falsely accused of committing crimes by an obsessed neighbor who seems to have it taken it upon herself to destroy her life. Based on a true story, the movie is inspired by Kathie Truitt's gripping psychological thriller 'False Victim'.
Here is everything you need to know about the Lifetime movie.
Release date
'The Neighbor in the Window' premieres on February 8, 2020, on Lifetime.
Plot
When upbeat, outgoing Karen (Jamie-Lynn Sigler), her husband Scott and their young son relocate to Washington for Scott's job, Karen looks forward to starting a new life. She soon meets Lisa (Jenn Lyon), her beautiful charming neighbor and quickly bond. But Lisa soon starts lying to Karen and about Karen to others. Lisa cleverly sets herself up as Karen's victim, until every aspect of Karen's new life starts to unravel. Karen doesn't realize how desperate and cunning Lisa is - until things come to a shocking head.
Cast
Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Karen
Sigler plays the role of Karen, who has recently moved cities following her husband's promotion. Little does she know that life in the new house won't be the same. The actress is best known for her role of Meadow Soprano on HBO's 'The Sopranos'.
Jenn Lyon as Lisa
Playing the role of Lisa is Lyon. She is the neighbor who falsely sets up Karen. The actress is best known for her role as Jennifer Husser on TNT's 'Claws', Mackenzie Bradford-Lopez on 'Siant George' and Lindsey Salazar on 'Justified'.
Creators
'The Neighbour in the Window' is inspired by the book 'False Victim' by Kathie Truitt, and is written by Karen Stillman, who is known for 'The Assets' and 'They Shoot Divas, Don't They?'. The movie is directed by Menhaj Huda, who is best known for 'Queer As Folk 2' and 'Kidulthood'.
Trailers
You can watch the trailer for the movie here.
The chilling trailer for 'The Neighbor in the Window' shows an upbeat Karen moving homes following her husband's long-awaited promotion. She meets her neighbor Lisa and the two form a quick, warm friendship. Little does Karen know that Lisa is going to bring her world crashing down.
Where to watch
'The Neighbour in the Window' will premiere on February 8, 2020, at 8/ 7c on LMN.
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