12 Desperate Hours Apr 2026

About. Adapted from Ann Rule's Last Chance, Last Dance true crime collection, this Lifetime original follows Val (Samantha Mathis) 12 Desperate Hours (2023)

12 Desperate Hours is a 2023 Lifetime thriller directed by Gina Gershon and based on an Ann Rule true crime story. The film stars Samantha Mathis as a mother who becomes a hostage to a killer (Harrison Thomas) in order to protect her family, maneuvering through a 12-hour ordeal. You can watch it on Lifetime or stream it through services like Hulu. Watch 12 Desperate Hours - Lifetime 12 Desperate Hours