Deadly Vows (2017)
A Lifetime thriller where a pastry chef's deadly secret threatens to turn a wedding into a funeral — unless her fiancé's sister can stop her in time.
Deadly Vows - Movie Information
- Original Title: Deadly Vows
- Release Year: 2017
- Directed by: Fred Olen Ray
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Crime, Drama, TV Movie
- Runtime: 1h 24m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 14, 2017 (Spain)
- Alternative Titles: Une mariée folle à lier (BE), Une mariée folle à lier (FR), A Wedding to Die For (US)
- Production Companies: DeInstitutionalized, Lifetime
- Production Countries: United States of America
Deadly Vows - Plot
Pastry chef Helena poisons men who don't meet her high standards. Her fiancé Charlie has nothing to worry about, at least until his sister Becca becomes suspicious of Helena's culinary killing past. It's up to Becca to save Charlie from both the altar and the grave.
Deadly Vows - Trailer
See the suspense unfold in the official trailer for this Lifetime thriller:
Be careful what you wish for...
Where to Watch Deadly Vows
Looking for where to watch Deadly Vows?
Compare all viewing options available in your region on JustWatch ↗
Deadly Vows - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Fred Olen Ray
Main Cast
- Brittany Underwood
- Charlene Amoia
- Kathryn Leigh Scott
- Scott Thomas Reynolds
- Josh Nuncio
- Brandyn T. Williams
- Daniel Haley
- Emmy Wolfe
- Kathryn Schneider
- Yvonne Stephenson
Writers
- Rolfe Kanefsky
- Mark Sanderson
Producers
- Gerald Webb
- Christopher Ray
Deadly Vows - FAQs
What is Deadly Vows about?
Deadly Vows follows Helena, a pastry chef with a dark habit of poisoning men who don't live up to her exacting standards. When she gets engaged to Charlie, his sharp-eyed sister Becca starts connecting the dots and races to expose Helena before the wedding becomes a death sentence.
Does Helena get caught at the end of Deadly Vows?
The film builds to a tense confrontation as Becca gathers evidence against Helena. Without giving too much away, the ending delivers the kind of dramatic reckoning Lifetime thrillers are known for — Helena's carefully constructed facade doesn't hold up forever once Becca is on the case.
Where can you stream Deadly Vows for free?
You can watch Deadly Vows for free on Tubi TV, Plex, and the Plex Channel — all ad-supported but no subscription needed. It's also available to stream with ads on The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, or to buy and rent on Amazon Video.
Who plays Helena in Deadly Vows?
Brittany Underwood plays Helena, the charming but lethal pastry chef at the center of the story. Underwood is best known for her long-running role on the soap opera One Life to Live. Charlene Amoia co-stars as Becca Dillon, the determined sister-in-law who suspects something is very wrong.
Is Deadly Vows based on a true story?
Deadly Vows is not based on a specific true story. It's an original Lifetime thriller written by Rolfe Kanefsky and Mark Sanderson, crafted in the tradition of the network's signature domestic suspense films. The premise of a poisoning bride draws on classic crime thriller tropes rather than real events.
Who directed Deadly Vows?
Fred Olen Ray directed Deadly Vows. A prolific filmmaker with hundreds of credits to his name, Ray has directed numerous Lifetime and TV movies over the years, making him a seasoned hand at the kind of fast-paced, suspenseful storytelling the network's audience loves.
What are some movies similar to Deadly Vows?
If you enjoyed Deadly Vows, you might like Death Al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery, I Am Elizabeth Smart, or Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy — all crime-driven TV films with strong female characters. No One Would Tell and Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery are also solid picks.
When was Deadly Vows released?
Deadly Vows had its first recorded release on October 14, 2017, in Spain, with a US release following on December 1, 2017. It aired as a Lifetime original TV movie, fitting neatly into the network's popular slate of holiday-season thriller programming.
More About Deadly Vows
Explore further details about Deadly Vows on these trusted resources.