Shubhabrata Dutta
Lifetime’s ‘If I Go Missing’ is a thriller drama that shows how a young woman’s obsession with mysterious cases of disappearances and murders of women in her town brings her to a serial killer’s doorstep. Directed by Stefan Brogren, the story follows Sloane, who has created an “If I Go Missing” journal that enables people to store every detail about themselves, from fingerprints to medical information to DNA samples to even suspects, and more. This will help the cops track them down if they go missing.
When another girl disappears in the neighborhood, which is followed by the arrival of her new and attractive neighbor Elliot, Sloan finds it suspicious. Day by day, her doubts seem to be validated as Elliot’s traits match those she has jotted down regarding serial killers. To find answers, Sloan slowly becomes the perfect victim to bring down Elliot, whom she considers the killer, and put an end to his crimes once and for all. The narrative centers on crimes committed in a neighborhood, and the visuals ensure continuity by keeping the backdrops tightly knit.
Where was If I Go Missing Filmed?
‘If I Go Missing’ was filmed entirely in Ontario, specifically in Hamilton. From what we can tell, principal photography began in the last week of February 2024 and wrapped up by the end of March the same year. The entire team had a great time both on and off set while shooting the part-crime-part-slasher flick. Director Stefan Brogren even took to social media to express his love and thank his team for “giving me such a gift of a project.” His pet Chihuahua, Shorty, further made the experience enjoyable for everyone.
Hamilton, Ontario
‘If I Go Missing’ was shot on location in Hamilton, a beautiful port city located on the western tip of Lake Ontario. It is known for its urban landscapes as well as its natural backdrops that, along with its tax incentives, make it a go-to spot for Lifetime projects. Its appearance has enabled it to double for American cities as well. Being a growing production base, Hamilton has many filming studios offering state-of-the-art facilities and ensuring swift and streamlined production. It is possible that the crew filmed a handful of sequences, especially indoor ones, in a film studio. Other Lifetime movies that have used the city and its resources for filming include ‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life,’ ‘My Husband’s Baby,’ and ‘Trapped in the Spotlight.’
Hamilton is also a popular tourist destination, offering visitors breathtaking vistas, ranging from trails to waterfalls to mountains. Some must-see landmarks include Dundurn Castle, Hamilton Stadium, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Albion Falls, and Webster’s Falls. As far as entertainment is concerned, you can enjoy the annual art and indie music festival Supercrawl, the Hamilton Film Festival (international), the Winona Peach Festival, and Festival of Friends, an annual three-day free summer music festival.
If I Go Missing Cast Details
The cast of ‘If I Go Missing’ is led by Emma Elle Paterson, Robert Bazzocchi, and Hannah Vandenbygaart. Emma, born in Montreal, is also a singer and loves exploring various cultures and arts. Robert trained as a competitive dancer for 10 years but shifted to acting later on in life. He has a degree in Robotics Engineering from the University of Toronto. Hannah has been into performing since elementary school and got her first job as an actress when she was 15. ‘If I Go Missing’ is Emma’s Lifetime debut and the sophomore Lifetime project for Robert and Hannah.
Emma Elle Paterson as Sloane
Emma Elle Paterson plays Sloane, the protagonist, in ‘If I Go Missing.’ She is easily recognizable as Blake from ‘Bet’ and Aïsha from ‘Makinium.’ Her other roles on television include Bella in the Hallmark movie ‘A Dance in the Snow,’ Véronique Jolicoeur in ‘The Wall,’ Corinne Gagnon in ‘STAT,’ Annabelle Messier in ‘District 31,’ and Carly in ‘Near or Far.’ Her notable feature film roles are Stacey in ‘Escaping Ohio,’ Mitchy in ‘Terror Train’ and ‘Terror Train,’ and Sarah in ‘Infinite Light.’ She can be spotted in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ as a school cheerleader as well.
Robert Bazzocchi as Elliot
Robert Bazzocchi portrays Elliot, the apparent antagonist and the guy Sloane is after, in the movie. He has a string of TV roles to his credit, including Liam in ‘Gen V,’ Wes Russell in ‘Ruby and the Well,’ Landon in ‘Macy Murdoch,’ Private Anthony ‘Tony’ Frasconi in ‘Reacher,’ Pinkus in ‘Ghosts,’ and Daniel Cherney in ‘Fellow Travelers.’ He plays Jake in the Lifetime thriller ‘The Killer is Calling,’ his debut on the channel. Some other projects he is a part of are ‘Alert: Missing Persons Unit,’ ‘Hudson & Rex,’ ‘October Faction,’ and ‘Backstage.’
Hannah Vandenbygaart as Camilla
Hannah Vandenbygaart dons the role of Camilla, Sloane’s best friend, in the thriller. She made her debut on Lifetime as Annabelle in ‘Evil Stepmother.’ Some of her notable non-Lifetime TV roles are Hollie in ‘A Killer in My Home,’ Jane in ‘Dating A Sociopath,’ Christina Miles in ‘A Daughter’s Revenge,’ and Vera in ‘ReBoot: The Guardian Code.’ You can also see her as Tammy Martin in the feature film ‘The Marijuana Conspiracy.’
Joining Emma Elle Paterson, Robert Bazzocchi, and Hannah Vandenbygaart as supporting cast are Kelly J Seo as Amanda, Christy Bruce as Jessica, Krista Bridges as Abby, Damon McLean as Nathan, and Jamie Bloch as Paige. The additional cast consists of Madeleine Kane as Katie, Nicole Farrugia as Diana, Daniel Stolfi as a police officer, and Leigh Truant as the female date.
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