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Girl in the Basement: Directed by Elisabeth Röhm. With Judd Nelson, Stefanie Scott, Joely Fisher, Emma Myers. Sarah is a teen girl who is looking forward to her 18th birthday to move away from her controlling father Don.
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- Crime, Thriller
- Elisabeth Röhm
- 2021-02-27
In 2021, Lifetime released a film inspired by the Fritzl case titled Girl in the Basement which is part of Lifetime's "Ripped from the Headlines" feature films. The film is directed by Elisabeth Röhm and it stars Stefanie Scott , Judd Nelson , and Joely Fisher .
- Failed Rescue Attempts
- Lifetime Adds Sarah's Boyfriend to The Story
- An Unnecessary Romance
- Where Is The Real Sarah Cody Now?
In actuality, Lifetime made a lot of changes to the Elisabeth Fritzl story. Most of these are minor, such as name changes from Elisabeth Fritzl to Sarah Cody, changing the number of years that Sarah was imprisoned from 24 to 20, changing the number of children Sarah had from seven to four, and changing the location where the story took place from A...
When it comes to changes, the biggest one Lifetime made was adding a romantic interest for Sarah, which fluffs up the story. Sarah Cody, played by American actress Stefanie Scott, has a loyal boyfriend named Chris (Jake Etheridge), and throughout the 20 years that Sarah was imprisoned, he never gave up hope on her, despite Sarah’s father trying to ...
Chris’ character is important in the film because he is the driving force behind Sarah’s need for survival. Before she is imprisoned by her father, there is a scene between Sarah and Chris that is prominent throughout the film. Chris is a songwriter and wrote Sarah a special song. During the years locked in her family’s basement, Sarah sings Chris’...
The end ofGirl in the Basementshows Sarah's three children playing in the yard while she enjoys the sunshine in the company of her mother and sister before Chris arrives to whisk her away. While this is obviously a cinematic ending meant to imply a happy ever after for Sarah and her children, the reality is quite different. Following the trial agai...
- Sarah Kepins
The horrific story of Sarah, a vibrant teen girl who was looking forward to her 18th birthday so she could move away from her controlling father, Don. Her world becomes extremely dark when her father imprisons her in the basement of their home. — jessicabishop-24098. Sarah is a normal rebellious teenager, looking forward to her 18th birthday ...
English. Release Date (Streaming) Feb 28, 2021. Runtime. 1h 30m. - -. The horrific story of Sara, a vibrant teen girl who was looking forward to her 18th birthday so she could move away from her ...
- (30)
- Stefanie Scott
- Elisabeth Röhm
- Crime, Drama
Apr 7, 2021 · Girl in the Basement (2021) Trailer © Big Dreams EntertainmentLifetimeSwirl FilmsSara is a teen girl who is looking forward to her 18th birthday to move away...
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An 18-year-old girl’s life is forever changed after her abusive father imprisons her in the basement of their home. Sarah can’t wait to turn 18 so can move away from home and finally be free of her controlling father, Don. But on her 18th birthday, unbeknownst to her mother, Don imprisons Sarah in the basement of their house.
- 88 min
