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Helmed by Richard Switzer, the Lifetime thriller drama ‘A Home to Die For’ follows a woman whose solo foreign adventure takes a dark turn. Anna has been planning to go on a solo endeavor for a while, and she finally manages to do so in the form of home swapping. Using a house exchange website called WanderNest, she swaps homes with another woman named Aurora who lives in Greece. Upon arrival at her new stay, she is provided a tour by Aurora’s attractive handyman, Niko. As fate would have it, love soon blooms between the two. However, mysterious incidents soon start to occur, raising doubts in Anna’s mind about her new home and Niko. The exploration of a new place to call home requires appropriate visuals underscored by beauty that yet carries a mystery within.
Where Was A Home to Die For Filmed?
‘A Home to Die For’ was filmed entirely in Greece, specifically in Athens. Under the working title ‘Home Exchange Nightmare,’ principal photography reportedly began on April 15, 2024, and took place over 12 days before wrapping up on April 27 the same year. While the team was in Athens for a short period, they had a blast on and off set while filming near some of Athens’ most iconic landmarks. Actress Brianna Cohen, who plays Anna, took to social media and expressed her gratitude to the entire “A Home to Die For’ family. Not ready to let go of my new Greek family…I’m not crying, you’re crying,” she stated.
Athens, Greece
Athens, the capital city of Greece, became the base for the shooting of ‘A Home to Die For.’ From the streets to the various neighborhoods to the historical landmarks, including the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis, the crew captured it all to showcase the city while establishing the new world Anna finds herself in. A few homes were also rented for filming indoor scenes, including a villa on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. The city was also captured from various wide angles for establishing shots. While the myriad colors add contrast to the film and enhance the visuals, they also work together as an underlying contradiction to whatever Anna is undergoing. A few scenes that take place in America were seemingly recreated as well, using fake Californian number plates on cars.
Athens is a necessary addition to any traveler’s list owing to its reputation as one of the world’s oldest cities. A global epicenter of arts and philosophy, it is home to some of the greatest philosophers and artists in recorded history, like Plato, Socrates, Cleisthenes, Solon, and Pericles. If you are into the arts as well, you can visit the Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, the Museum of Cycladic Art, and Technopolis. For those looking to explore the historical aspects of the city, head to the Acropolis of Athens, Monastiraki Square, Zappeion, the Old Royal Palace, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Athens’ urban landscape includes the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Onassis Stegi, the Blue Condominium, and Agemar Maritime Headquarters.
A Home to Die For Cast Details
The cast of ‘A Home to Die For’ is led by Brianna Cohen and Vaggelis Papadakis. Brianna loves to travel and takes pleasure in film festivals and photography. She has also done voiceover work for major companies, brands, and networks like Microsoft, Adidas, National Geographic, and Herbal Essences. Vaggelis was born in Athens and is known for his performances in Lifetime and Hallmark dramas. ‘A Home to Die For’ is Brianna and Vaggelis’s first Lifetime project together, as well as in general.
Brianna Cohen as Anna
Brianna Cohen plays Anna, the lead, in the movie. She has a string of Lifetime movies to her credit, including ‘Dressed to Kill,’ ‘Don’t Let Him Find You,’ ‘Secret Love Triangle,’ ‘The Perfect In-Laws,’ ‘Sisters on the Run,’ ‘Secrets in the Marriage,’ ‘My Sister’s Serial Killer Boyfriend,’ and ‘Nightmare PTA Moms.’ Some of her notable feature film performances are Arianna in ‘Sun,’ Alice in ‘Pretty Girl,’ and Deputy Stacey Evans in ‘Faith of Angels.’ Her TV show credits include ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga,’ and ‘Nepotism.’
Vaggelis Papadakis as Niko
Vaggelis Papadakis plays Niko, the handyman Anna meets in Greece. You can spot him as Giorgos in the Lifetime movie ‘My Father’s Murder in Greece,’ Priest Markos in ‘Our Best Years,’ and Yannis in the Hallmark movie ‘A Greek Recipe for Romance.’ Other feature films to his credit are ‘Kame Koummando,’ ‘Bourek,’ and ‘God Loves Caviar.’ ‘Save Me,’ ‘Lava,’ ‘Ilios,’ and ‘Your Family’ are some TV shows in which he can be spotted as well.
While Brianna Cohen and Vaggelis Papadakis take the center stage in ‘A Home to Die For,’ the film is brought to life by a skilled additional cast. It comprises Romina Katsikian as Aurora, Julia Terranova as Lena, Peru Kavalieri as Crystal, Johnny Ramey as David, Margaux Karayianni as Julia, and Paraskevopoulos Takis as the detective.
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