Lifetime’s “Hillside Adoption Scam” has slipped from the headlines
Georgia Makitalo has been a freelance writer for 20 years. She enjoys writing about Hallmark, Lifetime, UPtv and Cozy Mysteries. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, hiking with her Siberian husky, stargazing with her husband and exploring Pre-Raphaelite art.
The latest thriller from Lifetime, Hillside adoption scam, is inspired by true events. These Ripped From The Headlines Movie Stars Keshia Knight Pulliam (A New Orleans noel, The Christmas Aunt), Michael Strickland (Spencer sisters, A New Year’s resolution) and Danika Frederick (The collector, Safe haven).
Justin D James (The Baxters, Night of the Deadly Girls) wrote the screenplay, with Asia Youngman (Strange squad, Strengthen) directing.
What is lifetime? Hillside adoption scam Around?
According to the Lifetime Summary Hillside adoption scam based on true events. Bethany (Pulliam) and Terrence (Strickland) have everything going for them. They have a beautiful family and fabulous friends and own their own successful business. But they can’t have another baby.
Things change when pregnant Georgia (Frederick) appears out of nowhere. She doesn’t know what to do with her baby. Bethany believes this is her chance to expand her family.
However, as time goes by, things settle down. Now Bethany and Terrance could be in danger. Georgia looks innocent, but she’s a cunning liar who could put her life in jeopardy!
When can you watch Lifetime Hillside adoption scam?
The premiere of Hillside adoption scam is Saturday, March 18 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime. It’s available to stream the next day.
Do not miss Girl in the closet
Saturday, March 18 at 6 p.m. Eastern on Lifetime Girl in the closet. This Ripped From The Headlines movie stars Remy Ma, Tami Roman, Daija Peters, Danielle LaRoach, Stevie Baggs Jr. and Teisha Speight.
According to the Lifetime synopsis, 10-year-old Cameron experienced too much trauma for such a young girl. Her mother Patricia suddenly suffers from a serious health situation. Therefore, Aunt Mia offers to stand up for the young girl and take care of her.
However, the child support workers skip a background check on this relative. If they did, they would have seen a lot of red flags and a criminal record. They allow Cameron to live with the very sinister Mia.
At first, Cameron thinks she hears something in the basement. Finally she finds out. People are chained to the walls and trapped. Cameron soon joins them. She gets no food and she is thirsty. But her faith leads her to believe that help is on the way.
Meanwhile, her mother has finally recovered and is desperately looking for her daughter. Will she find them in time?
Cruel instruction is a lifetime classic
Easter is on Saturday, March 18 at 10:03 p.m Cruel instruction, another Ripped From The Headlines movie. It stars Cynthia Bailey, Kelcey Mawema, Morgan Taylor Campbell and Camryn Mannheim.
According to the Lifetime synopsis, this movie is inspired by real events. After getting into trouble, Kayla’s school counselor convinces her mother that the 16-year-old needs to go to a youth hostel.
When she gets there, she is abused by the headmistress. Can she find a way to tell her mother that she is being verbally and physically abused?
