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Deadly Nightmares

A History of Violence

In 1979, Marie Huckins has just entered the dating pool after a recent divorce when she meets Dennis Mitchell. But when she follows her date into the New York wilderness, it proves to be a fatal mistake. Twenty years later, Marie's daughter Patricia is still coping with the tragic loss. As she makes plans to celebrate her 36th birthday, Patricia hopes she can forget about the tragedy for just one night. But soon, a chance encounter at a neighborhood bar brings a change to the night's plans. And it's not long before Patricia finds herself walking into a trap not unlike her own mother's.


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  • No End In Sight

    39:16|
    Debbie Puglisi is enjoying life with her husband of nearly 25 years, Nino, in their new dream home. But when an unexpected visitor drops by the neighborhood, Debbie's whole world becomes her worst nightmare in a matter of minutes.
  • Cruel Intentions

    39:37|
    It's love at first sight for 19-year-old Ashleigh Lindsey when she is introduced to Josh Mahaffey by his roommate Scott. But when she decides to move in with her new man, it soon becomes clear there's not room for all three of them under one roof.
  • A Way Out

    38:59|
    As investigators dive into the missing persons case of 13-year-old Jessyca Mullenberg, they soon realize the meticulous planning that went into her kidnapping. And the lengths that her calculating abductor is willing to go to to avoid being caught.
  • Behind the Barn

    38:23|
    20-year-old Kristy Ray is living at home and working her way through college until one day she is shockingly abducted. Local law enforcement will need the help of the FBI and community members to find Kristy before time runs out.
  • Firestarter

    39:46|
    20-year-old Audrey Mabrey is sure she has found Mr. Right when she connects with NYPD Detective Chris Hanney. But as the couple prepares for a life down in Florida, skeletons from their life in New York start to surface.
  • Come With Me

    36:52|
    After a failed relationship, 22-year-old Jennifer Hitchcock thinks she may have finally found that special someone when she meets Maurice Mason. But as soon as Maurice moves in, she can't help but feel as though someone is watching her every move.
  • Locked Away

    39:08|
    After college graduate Anita Wooldridge goes missing from her parent's home, investigators must rely on quick thinking and cunning police work as they race against the clock to find her before it's too late.
  • Never Let Go

    40:26|
    Karen Widdoss thinks she's finally rid of her possessive ex-boyfriend, Leonard. But months into dating a new man, she can't shake the feeling she's being watched. When a stalker does step out of hiding, he doesn't look at all like she imagined.
  • Play Dead

    39:04|
    After 30-year-old single mom Kaye Robinson turns a suspicious late-night stranger away from her door, she has no idea the threat to her family is far from over. But with her young son in the home, she'll do everything in her power to keep him safe.