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The Killer in My Backyard

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
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Kristos Andrews in The Killer in My Backyard (2021)
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After purchasing a house, Allyson and her fiancé Eric decide to rent out the guest house to cover the cost of some expenses. Joshua arrives willing to put up a hefty rent for a short stay, a... Read allAfter purchasing a house, Allyson and her fiancé Eric decide to rent out the guest house to cover the cost of some expenses. Joshua arrives willing to put up a hefty rent for a short stay, and appears to be the perfect tenant. But soon after, Josh's behavior makes the couple unea... Read allAfter purchasing a house, Allyson and her fiancé Eric decide to rent out the guest house to cover the cost of some expenses. Joshua arrives willing to put up a hefty rent for a short stay, and appears to be the perfect tenant. But soon after, Josh's behavior makes the couple uneasy, and his twisted plan begins to unfurl.

  • Director
    • Fred Olen Ray
  • Writers
    • Robert Dean Klein
    • Fred Olen Ray
    • Peter Sullivan
  • Stars
    • Brittany Underwood
    • Jacob Taylor
    • Kristos Andrews
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    220
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    • Director
      • Fred Olen Ray
    • Writers
      • Robert Dean Klein
      • Fred Olen Ray
      • Peter Sullivan
    • Stars
      • Brittany Underwood
      • Jacob Taylor
      • Kristos Andrews
    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins total

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    Brittany Underwood
    Brittany Underwood
    • Allyson
    Jacob Taylor
    • Eric
    Kristos Andrews
    Kristos Andrews
    • Josh
    Hayden Tweedie
    • Tara
    Cailey Quinlan
    Cailey Quinlan
    • Jamie
    Madeleine Falk
    Madeleine Falk
    • Shelly
    D.C. Douglas
    D.C. Douglas
    • Ron
    Jacquelin Arroyo
    Jacquelin Arroyo
    • Officer Sandra
    Claude Duhamel
    Claude Duhamel
    • Tommy
    Jon Briddell
    Jon Briddell
    • Craig
    Alexa Marie Anderson
    Alexa Marie Anderson
    • Anya
    Orion McCabe
    Orion McCabe
    • Officer Frank
    • Director
      • Fred Olen Ray
    • Writers
      • Robert Dean Klein
      • Fred Olen Ray
      • Peter Sullivan
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    1lidijadamjanov

    First time in my life I can say I wasted 90min of it

    The acting is not so bad as a producing and the screen play ...dont waste ur time...the only good thing they did in the movie was the trailer and the rest is history.
    6mja58

    It should have been called "The Severe Psycho in My Backyard"

    Kind of violent LMN entry into the Thursday night lineup - in some parts it was darn right scary!

    After watching this, I learned that:

    1. You should not buy a house too soon after the previous owner has died (not because a ghost haunting the place).

    2. A man who has a good build will ridiculously rip off his athletic tee when he is angered.

    3. Kristos Andrews plays the killer/psycho very well.

    4. A frying pan can be used as a deadly weapon.

    5. Brittany Underwood can really play a TOUGH lady (remembering "Secrets in the Woods).

    6/10.
    1hanadi-university

    Horrible

    The story doesn't make any sense + the way how they act is silly, background music is horrible!

    This is kind of movie that the actors knew there is a camera, They are not comfortable in their performances. In summary, don't waste your time.
    5Chartreuse1

    Typical Lifetime fare!

    Not as bad as other reviewers say it was, imho. Eric and Allyson buy a home and rent out their guest house to Eric to make the mortgage payments. But, unfortunately for them, Eric is not who he says he is. He has the hots for Allyson and tries to break up the happy couple but will he succeed? Tune in to find out but it was worth a watch, anyway!.
    1brandonjcoleman

    Honestly the worse movie I've ever seen.

    The progression throughout the story line was unrealistic. The acting was horrible, especially from the lead male. His line delivery most of the time had no emotion and fell short. The lead female's sister probably was the best actress out of the entire cast. Some scenes were unnecessary and didnt make sense.

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      The outside of Allyson's house is the same house used in Daphne Zuniga's 2018 movie Witness Unprotected.

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Guesthouse Murder
    • Production company
      • Hybrid
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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