Deadly Revenge (2013)
A made-for-TV thriller where a woman's dream engagement turns sinister once she moves in with her fiancé's dangerously possessive mother.
Deadly Revenge - Movie Information
- Original Title: Deadly Revenge
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Michael Feifer
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Thriller, TV Movie
- Runtime: 1h 32m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 15, 2013 (Spain), March 14, 2014 (France)
- Alternative Titles: Gyilkos gyanú (HU), Venganza mortal (ES), Dans les griffes de ma belle-mère (FR)
- Production Companies: Feifer Worldwide, MarVista Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Deadly Revenge - Plot
Charming LA architect Harrison, also a great cook and lover, gets engaged to Cate, a San Francisco landscape architect he meets while collaborating on a major project, after they get locked in by a malfunctioning elevator. She moves to LA for him and volunteers, while he's on mission in Tokyo, to mind his widowed mother Evelyn, still a major force in his life. However Cate gets paranoid when feeling weak and hearing rumors that his former girlfriend disappeared mysteriously years earlier, even cancels the engagement. Then the truth gets out, clearing Harrison and uncovering a lurking danger.
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Deadly Revenge - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Michael Feifer
Main Cast
- Alicia Ziegler
- Mark Hapka
- Donna Mills
- Constance Wu
- Patrick Muldoon
- Brynn Thayer
- Teni Panosian
- Justin Huen
- Bob Gebert
Writers
- Jenna Mattison
Producers
- Michael Feifer
Deadly Revenge - FAQs
What is Deadly Revenge about?
Deadly Revenge follows Cate, a San Francisco landscape architect who moves to LA after getting engaged to charming Harrison. While he's away in Tokyo, she stays with his overbearing mother Evelyn and begins to suspect a dark secret surrounding Harrison's mysteriously vanished ex-girlfriend, leading to a tense unraveling of the truth.
Is Evelyn really the villain in Deadly Revenge?
Evelyn, played by Donna Mills, is the film's central menace. Harrison initially appears innocent, and the story builds suspense around whether he's complicit. The truth eventually clears him and points squarely at Evelyn as the lurking danger behind the missing ex-girlfriend and the threat to Cate.
Where can you stream Deadly Revenge?
You can watch Deadly Revenge for free on Tubi TV (with ads) or through Fawesome. If you prefer to own or rent it, it's available on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Plenty of options to catch this made-for-TV thriller.
Does Deadly Revenge have a happy ending?
The film resolves with the truth coming to light and clearing Harrison of suspicion. The lurking danger is ultimately exposed, giving the story a sense of closure. It's a satisfying wrap-up for a TV thriller, though the journey there keeps things tense and unsettling for Cate.
Who are the main actors in Deadly Revenge?
The cast is led by Alicia Ziegler as Cate and Mark Hapka as her fiancé Harrison. Donna Mills delivers a standout performance as the formidable mother Evelyn. Constance Wu — before her rise to fame — also appears as Kym, alongside Patrick Muldoon and Brynn Thayer.
Is Deadly Revenge based on a true story?
Deadly Revenge is not based on a true story. It's an original screenplay written by Jenna Mattison, crafted as a made-for-TV thriller. The plot draws on classic domestic suspense tropes — a controlling mother-in-law, a mysterious disappearance, and a woman questioning everything around her.
Who directed Deadly Revenge and what else did they make?
Michael Feifer directed Deadly Revenge and also produced it through his company Feifer Worldwide. He's a prolific TV movie director known for numerous thriller and crime titles. His hands-on approach — directing and producing — gives his projects a consistent, tightly controlled made-for-TV style.
What are some movies similar to Deadly Revenge?
If you enjoyed Deadly Revenge, try Infidelity in Suburbia, Kept Woman, or Wicked Minds for similar domestic thriller vibes. Buried Alive (1990) and No One Would Tell are also solid picks. The Bad Seed and Twisted offer that same blend of suburban unease and hidden danger.
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