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John Ritter plays a killer? This '90s TV movie dares to make America's dad terrifying.
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Lethal Vows (1999)

Lifetime movie energySuburban dreadCheesy but committed

Overview

DramaTV MovieCrime

A seemingly upstanding, caring husband and father is accused of foul play by his ex-wife regarding the mysterious death of his second wife.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Ritter's unsettling against-type turn.

Direction

Schneider milks every suspicious glance.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon with wine and judgment.·Rewatch: Spot the obvious clues you missed.
Heads up:Emotional: Children witness parental betrayal.
Paul Schneider

Director

Paul Schneider

ReleasedOct 13, 1999
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium

Top Cast

John Ritter

John Ritter

David Farris

Marg Helgenberger

Marg Helgenberger

Ellen Farris

Megan Gallagher

Megan Gallagher

Lorraine Farris

Lawrence Dane

Lawrence Dane

Rick Mauser

Jessica Bowman

Jessica Bowman

Sarah Farris

Miko Hughes

Miko Hughes

Graham Farris

Madeline Zima

Madeline Zima

Danielle Farris

Sandra Caldwell

Sandra Caldwell

Noreen Summers

Brenda Bazinet

Brenda Bazinet

Dr. Addington

Michael Anthony Rawlins

Michael Anthony Rawlins

John Hodges

Kim Huffman

Kim Huffman

Catherine Moray

Martin Doyle

Martin Doyle

Tom Shelton

Ken James

Ken James

Mark Lunger

Johnie Chase

Johnie Chase

Judge Eadie

Derwin Jordan

Derwin Jordan

Detective Kendricks

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Based on the real case of Richard K. Overton, whose wives kept mysteriously dying until ex-wife #1 intervened.

Cultural

This premiered during Lifetime's golden era of 'husband might kill you' cinema, when TV movies weaponized suburban anxiety.

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