Girl in the Cellar

A mother keeps her daughter locked in a basement to shield her from making poor decisions. She does not realize that her actions mirror her own painful history. The situation becomes tense as neighbors grow suspicious of the girl's disappearance, leading them to question the mother's motives.

This American drama and thriller was produced by Lifetime, Studio TF1 America, and PF Maple Productions. It was directed by Robert Adetuyi, who previously directed Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack in 2017, as well as Desire: A Temptations Story and Fame: A Temptations Story earlier in 2025. The screenplay was written by Eva Gonzalez Szigriszt and produced by Navid Soofi. The cast features Kyla Pratt as Rebecca, Kelcey Mawema as Lory, and Kyle Clark as Austin, with Heather Doerksen and Diego Stredel appearing as law enforcement officers.

The TV movie has a runtime of 90 minutes and was released on July 23, 2025. Audience reception has been mixed, as reflected by a rating of 5.3/10 on IMDb based on 270 votes.