A Mother's Nightmare

A Mother's Nightmare is a thriller about a high school student named Chris who falls under the influence of a new classmate, Vanessa. As Vanessa becomes increasingly possessive, Chris begins to distance himself from his family and education. His mother, Maddie, grows concerned by these changes and attempts to protect her son after discovering a secret about the girl. The conflict intensifies when Chris tries to end the relationship, leading Vanessa to become vindictive.

This 2012 TV movie was directed by Vic Sarin, who later directed Sugar in 2022 and The Lightkeeper in 2026. The screenplay was written by Shelley Gillen. The film features Annabeth Gish as Maddie Stewart, Jessica Lowndes as Vanessa Redlynn, and Grant Gustin as Chris Stewart, with a credited cast of 23 people. Produced by Lifetime, Sepia Films, and World International Network, the production is a joint effort between Canada and the United States.

The film has received moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 2,500 votes, while it has a slightly higher rating of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 95 votes.