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Monster in the Family: The Stacey Kananen Story

2025 1 h 26 min Thriller

An abusive childhood gives way to a darker accusation when a brother confesses to killing their parents and claims his sister helped.

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About the film

What it’s about

Stacey Kananen has endured abuse and fear since childhood. When her brother Rickie confesses to murdering their parents, she faces a second blow: he insists she took part in the crimes.

What hooks you

Jessica Harmon directs Elisha Cuthbert as Stacey Kananen, with Elijah Fox and Brendan Taylor playing Rickie at different ages. The cast also includes Shanna Giannozio and Lindsay Gibson.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who likes psychological tension built on family secrets and accusations that turn loyalty into suspicion.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2025
Genre
Thriller
Running time
1h 26min
Age rating
NR+
MPAA
NR

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 179 votes
6.2 /10
IMDb
5.9121
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Creative team

All 12
Director Jessica Harmon
Starring
  1. 01 Elisha Cuthbert Stacey Kananen
  2. 02 Elijah Fox Rickie Age 15
  3. 03 Brendan Taylor Rickie Kananen
  4. 04 Shanna Giannozio Sarah Irrgang
  5. 05 Lindsay Gibson Diana Tennis
  6. 06 Damon Gregory Judge Mark Lubet
  7. 07 Bobby Lee Actor
  8. 08 Bobby Leigh Frank
  9. 09 Indy Lesage Christopher
  10. 10 Pete MacLeod Richard Kananen Sr.
  11. 11 Chloe McKinnon Young Stacey

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