Ripped From The Headlines: The Disappearance Of Cari Faver On Lifetime

Lifetime’s Ripped from the Headlines movies never disappoint fans of a good thriller. In fact, this weekend, the new thriller movie, The Disappearance of Cari Faver debuts on the channel. As with other Ripped from the Headlines movies, this one is based on fact, which can only add to the excitement and shock of watching the film.

The Disappearance Of Cari Faver on Lifetime

According to The Futon Critic, Cari Farver (Rebecca Amzallag) and Dave Kroupa (Zach Gilford) have just started dating. However, when Cari starts sending him demanding texts, he quickly breaks up with her.

However, Cari disappears, but she continues texting and stalking Dave. On top of this, his former girlfriend, Liz (Alicia Witt), also receives nasty messages. It seems like she knows exactly where he is at all times, including when he sees Liz. This really creeps him out. Meanwhile, Nancy (Lea Thompson) keeps heading to the police, asking them to find her daughter. Eventually, the police do start paying attention and what they uncover shocks them to the core.

Where you have seen the cast before

The stars of The Disappearance of Cari Faver include Rebecca Amzallag as Cari. She has previously starred in Transplant and Love Triangle Nightmare. Meanwhile, Zach Gilford plays the role of the boyfriend, Dave, and has been seen in Criminal Minds: Evolution and The Fall of the House of Usher. Alicia Witt stars as Liz and is known for her roles in Modern Persuasion and Fuzzy Head. Meanwhile, Lea Thompson plays Cari’s mother, Nancy and has been seen in Next Stop, Christmas, Back to the Future and the Spencer Sisters.

Other cast members include Derek Kun (Francesca Quinn, PI, Heartland Homicide), Milton Barnes (Secrets A The Inn, Locke & Key) and Lauren Cochrane (We Wish You A Married Christmas, Acting Good). Moreover, others include Lisa Marie DiGiacinto (Always Amore, Deceitful Dating), Erik Athavale (Love Strikes Twice, The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story) and Bradley Sawatzky (Intersection, A Christmas Mission)

Meanwhile, also starring are Sarah Luby (Burden Of Truth, Unspoken), Myla Volk (Crashing Through The Snow, Stand!), Gabriel Daniels (A House On Fire, Christmas By Starlight), Jesse Nobess (Safehaven, The Perfect Match), Brandon McEwan (Skymed), Chris Sigurdson (DJ Burnt Bannock, Burden Of Truth), and Mackenzie Thornton (Snowmance, A Dog’s Purpose).

Behind the scenes of The Disappearance of Cari Faver on Lifetime

The Disappearance of Cari Faver is executive produced by Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa through their Milojo Productions Banner. Meanwhile, the script is by Tawnya Bhattacharya and Ali Laventhol with Danishka Esterhazy directing.

When does the movie premiere on Lifetime?

The Disappearance of Cari Faver premieres on Saturday, October 8 at 8 pm ET on Lifetime. Moreover, the movie will be available for streaming on Sunday, October 9, 2022.