'The Neighbor in the Window': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Lifetime thriller

The chilling trailer for 'The Neighbor in the Window' shows a woman moving homes following her husband's long-awaited promotion. She meets her neighbor Lisa and the two form a quick, warm friendship. Little does she know that Lisa is going to bring her world crashing down
PUBLISHED FEB 6, 2020
Jenn Lyon (Lifetime)
Jenn Lyon (Lifetime)

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 

Jamie-Lynn Sigler attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey (Getty Images) 

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 

Jenn Lyon of 'Claws' speaks onstage during the TNT portion of the TCA Turner Winter Press Tour 2017 Presentation at The Langham Resort on January 14, 2017 in Pasadena, California (Getty Images) 

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 

Director Menhaj Huda arrives at Lifetime's afternoon tea in celebration of the premiere of "Harry And Meghan: A Royal Romance" at The Peninsula Beverly Hills on May 3, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Getty Images)

'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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