'You're Not Safe Here': Release date, spoilers, plot and all about Lifetime thriller

The Lifetime thriller follows a pregnant Ava for whom life takes a wild turn when she takes shelter in a stranger's home
Nicky Whelan as Valerie and Haskiri Velazquez as Ava in 'You're Not Safe Here' (Nicky/ Instagram, Haskiri/ Instagram)
Nicky Whelan as Valerie and Haskiri Velazquez as Ava in 'You're Not Safe Here' (Nicky/ Instagram, Haskiri/ Instagram)

Previously titled 'The Girl in the Window', 'You're Not Safe Here' is one of Lifetime's upcoming thrillers. It follows a pregnant Ava (Haskiri Velazquez) for whom life takes a wild turn when she takes shelter in a stranger's home. What she considers a good idea at first soon turns out to be her worst nightmare. 

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Release date 

'You're Not Safe Here' premieres on July 31, Saturday, at 8/7c. If you are not based in the United States, using a VPN will help your case. Alternatively, it can be streamed on Fubo TV and Sling TV. For more information, check your local listings.

Spoilers and cast

The official synopsis reads: "Pregnant and feeling trapped, Ava (Velazquez) escapes her abusive boyfriend one stormy night to take refuge at her estranged sister’s house. On the way, she swerves off the road and wakes to find herself in the home of Valerie (Nicky Whelan) and William (Cleo Anthony). The friendly, affluent, and childless couple live a secluded life in the woods. With nowhere else to turn, Ava’s trust becomes her downfall when she realizes this mysterious couple has sinister intentions for her unborn child."



 


Also starring in key roles are Austin Weyant, Sarah Wisser, Brady Gentry, and Steven A Miller. 

Creators

Directed by Rachel Annette Helson, 'You're Not Safe Here' is co-written by Jeremy Hentschel, Anthony Del Negro, and Shane O'Brien. Serving as producers are Negro, O'Brien, Zach O'Brien, Kevin Otte, and Skyler Stucky.

Trailer

As mentioned earlier, 'You're Not Safe Here' was originally titled 'The Girl in the Window'.



 

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