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[08/06/24 - 03:05 PM]
Lifetime Acquires Psychological Thriller "Held Hostage in My House" Starring Amy Smart, Matt Davis, Billy Zane, Ne-Yo and Greer Grammer Set to Premiere September 7
Single mother (Smart) wakes up to find herself hogtied and held captive at her country vacation rental by an unknown assailant.
[via press release from Lifetime]

LIFETIME ACQUIRES PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER "HELD HOSTAGE IN MY HOUSE" STARRING AMY SMART, MATT DAVIS, BILLY ZANE, NE-YO AND GREER GRAMMER SET TO PREMIERE SEPTEMBER 7

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 6, 2024) - Lifetime acquires the psychological thriller Held Hostage in My House, formerly known as Blunt, set to premiere September 7 at 8p/7c on the network. Starring Amy Smart (Starship Troopers), Matt Davis (Legally Blonde), Billy Zane (Devil On Campus: The Larry Ray Story), Ne-Yo (The Wiz! Live) and Greer Grammer (Awkward), the film is the story of a single mother who was entrapped at her vacation rental and must piece together clues to find out who was her assailant.

Single mother (Smart) wakes up to find herself hogtied and held captive at her country vacation rental by an unknown assailant. In a race against time, she must piece together clues from the previous guests to find out who assaulted her, and hopefully survive the ordeal.

Held Hostage in My House also stars Matt Davis, Billy Zane, Ne-Yo and Greer Grammer. The movie is written and directed by Anna Elizabeth James. James also produces under her Kiss and Tale Productions banner alongside Richard Switzer, Julie Gause, Paul Luba and Chad Verdi Jr. Executive Producers include Larry Galluzzo and Tim Bien. Voltage Pictures, LLC holds global rights.

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