Naman Shrestha
An adaptation of Virginia Smith’s novel ‘Guilty Secrets,’ Lifetime’s ‘The Lies We Bury’ is a mystery thriller movie co-written and directed by Lindsay Hartley. The narrative revolves around a young and determined attorney named Rylee Kerrigan, who fails to secure a job at a reputed big-city law firm. Instead, she is forced to settle for a small-scale pro bono law firm, which turns out to be a turning point not only in her career but also in her life.
As she goes through the dusty old files, Rylee comes across a 25-year-old case in which an innocent woman was convicted of a crime. Taking up the challenge to free her, the lawyer uncovers some dark secrets that the real perpetrators prefer to keep buried. In order to tackle the life-threatening dangers along the way, she takes the help of her boss’ charming grandson, Scott Stackhouse, who has secrets of his own. Although the town where the story unfolds seems to be peaceful, it holds a criminal past and, thus, acts as an additional character in the narrative.
Where Was The Lies We Bury Filmed?
‘The Lies We Bury’ was filmed entirely in Ohio, primarily across the city of Harrison. According to reports, principal photography for the Lifetime production got underway in April 2024 under the working title ‘Guilty Secrets’ and continued for a couple of weeks before getting wrapped up in early May of the same year. With the premiere date of the movie approaching, one of the cast members, Kathy A. Bates, reminisced on her time on set.
She said, “This was such a great set to work on. Great director, crew and actors. I actually auditioned for 3 roles for this movie and they cast me for a different role. So cool to see who they cast for the other roles (and they did a great job casting)!!! I got to be in a scene I auditioned for and the actress nailed it (@reneekrapff ). It was my second movie where @dougnoble was the male lead. I hope there’s more. I love seeing more movies filming in Ohio! What a great experience!”
Harrison, Ohio
The small and quaint town of Harrison in Ohio’s Hamilton County served as the ideal backdrop for ‘The Lies We Bury.’ During the shooting process, the locals noticed professional cameras and light setups popping up in different areas of the city as several neighborhoods and streets were turned into film sets. Be it the old brick buildings or the main streets, numerous pivotal sequences, interior as well as exterior, were recorded on location. Thanks to its small-town vibe and quaintness, the makers found the locales of Harrison, which is a part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area, suitable to serve as the primary production location.
The Lies We Bury Cast Details
A talented ensemble cast is responsible for bringing the enthralling tale of ‘The Lies We Bury’ to life. The leading actors of the Lifetime production have substantial acting experience and have been featured in various films and TV shows, showcasing their talent and versatility.
Kyla Nova as Rylee Kerrigan
In the Lifetime production, Kyla Nova dons the garb of Rylee Kerrigan, the attorney who investigates an old murder case. She might seem like a familiar face to some of you as she stars in numerous other TV movies, such as ‘The Final Rose,’ ‘Her Study of A Killer,’ ‘Secrets of an Influencer,’ ‘The Neighbor Who Saw Too Much,’ and ‘Nightmare in the Desert.’
Doug Noble as Scott Stackhouse
Doug Noble essays the role of Scott Stackhouse, the mysterious son of Rylee’s boss, in ‘The Lies We Bury.’ Making a mark on several short films like ‘Taking a Chance on Love,’ ‘I’ll Eat You Alive,’ ‘Shit Kids,’ and ‘Wowzers,’ the actor managed to bag several major roles in TV movies. You might recognize him for his roles in ‘The Morning After,’ ‘Christmas with the Foxes,’ and ‘The Recipe Files.’ He also appears in one of the episodes of ‘Very Important Person.’
Besides the two above-mentioned actors, the mystery film features various other talented actors in supporting roles, including Brian Childers as Tucker Stackhouse, Joshua Innerst as Detective Chris O’Conner, Alyssa Renee Olson as Barbara Lewis Porter, Kathy A. Bates as Carol, Dennis Marin as Alan Findlay, Dee Wallace as Lynn Wright, Emma Rose Smith as Mackenzie Porter, and the director herself, Lindsay Hartley, as Patti Kerrigan. In addition, while Renee Krapff portrays Stephanie Jeffries, Charles Dumont plays the role of Charles Jeffries.
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