Elizabeth Smart And Lifetime Team Up To Tell The Tanya Kach Story

Lifetime Movies spoilers and updates tease Elizabeth Smart has joined forces with Lifetime once more to bring us another thrilling ‘Ripped From The Headlines’ movie inspired by real events. Brace yourself for “The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story,” a captivating film starring the talented Robert Baker and the incredible Jordyn Ashley Olsen.

Exploring The True Story Behind Lifetime’s ‘The Girl Locked Upstairs-The  Story’

This film is inspired by a real-life incident; the executive producer of this movie is Elizabeth Smart, a survivor of kidnapping herself and a passionate advocate.

It revolves around the life of Tanya Kach, who was manipulated by a security guard at her middle school and was held captive in his house for a decade.

Elizabeth’s previous works, such as “Abducted By My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story” and “The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story,” have already captivated audiences.

Apart from her role as executive producer, Elizabeth will also engage in a documentary where she converses with Tanya, shedding light on the harrowing experience.

Get ready for an unforgettable two-movie event, packed with gripping details, especially if you’re a fan of movies based on true crimes.

Who Is Tanya Kach?

Tanya Kach, a troubled 14-year-old, faced numerous personal challenges that put her at risk, enduring relentless bullying at school and a difficult family life, leaving her desperately unhappy.

However, her life took a turn when she befriended Tom Hose, the school’s security guard-but, gradually their friendship took a dark turn as he began to manipulate and groom her.

Eventually, Tanya found herself visiting Tom’s home, only to become his captive and suffer from his abuse for an entire decade; shockingly, Tom allowed her to take on a part-time job.

This is because he believes he has completely brainwashed her, certain that she will always stay by his side-however, reality proves otherwise.

Once away from Tom’s controlling gaze, Tanya gathers the strength to bravely move towards liberation.

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When Does ‘The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story’ Premiere?

The highly anticipated debut of The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story on Lifetime will premier this summer, as part of a series of ‘Ripped From The Headlines’ movies.

Following the movie, don’t miss the captivating documentary ‘Beyond The Headlines: The Tanya Kach Story featuring Elizabeth Smart’ as she interviews Tanya about her disappearance at age 14 from a Pittsburgh suburb.

During a heartfelt discussion, Tanya opens up about the unimaginable ordeal she endured for a decade, trapped in her predator’s bedroom.

She entrusts Elizabeth with the harsh truths of grooming, the anguish victim-shaming, and the remarkable strength she found within herself during the years that followed her terrifying journey.

Much like Elizabeth herself, who was also kidnapped at the age of fourteen and missing for several months.

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