Lifetime’s thriller If I Go Missing (2024) explores how true-crime obsession can turn dangerously personal. The film, directed by Stefan Brogren, tells the story of a teenage true-crime aficionado whose preparedness exercise takes a sinister twist when suspicion falls on her new neighbor. In what follows, we break down this tense narrative, introduce the cast, highlight its filming locations, and tell you where and when to watch.
Plot Overview:
Sloane (Emma Elle Paterson), a devoted true-crime fan, prepares an elaborate “in case I go missing” kit—including DNA swabs, fingerprints, photos, and detailed notes. When her best friend Camilla (Hannah Vandenbygaart) suddenly disappears and an enigmatic neighbor named Elliot (Robert Bazzocchi) moves in, Sloane grows increasingly alarmed. She leverages her knowledge of true-crime patterns to build a case, convinced Elliot is a serial predator. As tension escalates, the film plays on paranoia and the dangers of assuming guilt too quickly.
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Cast & Characters of Lifetime Movie – If I Go Missing (2024):
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Emma Elle Paterson as Sloane: A keenly observant teen whose true-crime hobby becomes all too real .
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Robert Bazzocchi as Elliot: The new, whisper-of-a-secret neighbor whose unsettling demeanour sets off alarm bells .
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Hannah Vandenbygaart as Camilla: Sloane’s best friend and first victim of the mysterious disappearance.
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Damon McLean as Nathan: A supporting character who unexpectedly plays a darker role in the narrative.
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Additional cast includes Kelly J Seo (Amanda), Christy Bruce (Jessica), Krista Bridges (Abby), Jamie Bloch (Paige), and Nicole Farrugia, Daniel Stolfi, Leigh Truant.
When and Where to Watch?
Though the film was released digitally on Tubi in December 2024, If I Go Missing had its Lifetime television premiere on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 8/7c. For those who missed the broadcast, Lifetime announced it would be made available to stream the next day on its app and website. Check the Lifetime Movie Club for ad-free viewing and stay tuned for additional international streaming details.
Filming Locations:
Contrary to earlier misreports, If I Go Missing was entirely filmed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Principal photography took place from late February to late March 2024, shot both on location and in local studios. The city’s suburban landscapes effectively stand in for American neighborhoods, lending the film a polished, believable backdrop.
