Monster in the Family: The Stacey Kananen Story

Monster in the Family: The Stacey Kananen Story follows a woman named Stacey who endured a childhood marked by fear and abuse. The situation worsens when her brother, Rickie, admits to murdering their parents. The conflict deepens as Rickie later betrays his sister by claiming she was an accomplice in the killings.

This Canadian crime drama and thriller was produced by Lifetime and CMW Lakeside Productions. It was written by Jill E. Blotevogel and produced by Bruce Harvey. The film stars Elisha Cuthbert as Stacey Kananen and Brendan Taylor as Rickie Kananen, with supporting roles played by Pete MacLeod, Indy Lesage, Elijah Fox, and Shanna Giannozio.

Directed by Jessica Harmon, the movie was released on October 11, 2025. In the chronological order of Harmon's work, it follows Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner and precedes Catch of the Day. The movie has a runtime of 86 minutes.