TV Movie,Crime,Mystery,Thriller
Canada,United States of America
A Mother's Nightmare is a TV movie from 2012, directed by Vic Sarin and starring Annabeth Gish, Jessica Lowndes, Grant Gustin, and Jay Brazeau. The film tells the story of Vanessa, a beautiful and popular high school student who seduces Chris, a shy and inexperienced boy who has just moved to town.
At first, Chris is thrilled to be dating Vanessa and enjoys the perks of being with a girl as attractive and desirable as her. Vanessa, however, has a dark side and can be possessive, jealous, and controlling. As their relationship progresses, Chris starts to feel suffocated and decides to break up with Vanessa.
This proves to be a huge mistake, as Vanessa becomes obsessed and starts to stalk and harass Chris and his family, including his mother Catherine. Vanessa's behavior becomes increasingly dangerous and violent, as she sets fire to Catherine's house and tries to harm Chris and his new girlfriend.
Catherine begins to investigate Vanessa's past and discovers that she might have a history of mental illness, violent outbursts, and criminal behavior. With the help of a detective and a therapist, Catherine tries to protect her son and stop Vanessa from causing any more harm.
A Mother's Nightmare is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that explores the dark side of teenage relationships, mental health, and domestic violence. The film raises important questions about the responsibility of parents, teachers, and communities to recognize and intervene in situations where young people might be at risk.
