Lifetime’s latest thriller ‘Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story’ is based on a disturbing true story of a man who impregnated his biological daughter and then took the lives of her, her adoptive father and his own young child.

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The film, starring Jackie Cruz, Matthew MacCaull and Matreya Scarrwener, follows the lives of Alyssa and her ex-husband Steven, who begins an affair with his own biological daughter after she comes back into their lives at the age of 18.

Premiering Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m., this film is part of Lifetime’s “Ripped from the Headlines” films, which are inspired by true events. For those who cut the traditional cord and opted for a streaming service, you can watch the film on Philo, which offers new subscribers a free trial.

Watch a trailer for Lifetime’s new movie below:

What is the movie about?

According to Lifetime’s official synopsis, “Alyssa (Jackie Cruz) and Steven (Matthew MacCaull) have an intense relationship from the start and move in together when Alyssa is an impressionable teenager. After having a daughter of their own, their path takes a dark turn when Steven physically abuses the child. Alyssa feels that the situation is dire and gives the child up for adoption. Little did she know that 18 years later their daughter, now named Katie (Matreya Scarrwener), would visit them. After an instant connection when they are reunited, Steven convinces Katie to move in with him, Alyssa and their two young daughters, promising her opportunities to pursue her passions. Steven begins to neglect the rest of the family and Alyssa finally has had enough and moves out. When Alyssa discovers that Katie and Steven are having an affair and are pregnant, she confronts them and tries to convince Katie of Steven’s violent past. Katie refuses to listen until it’s too late.”

Where can you find Lifetime?

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