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Helmed by Stefan Brogren, Lifetime’s ‘The Night She Disappeared’ is a crime drama movie that centers on a young single mother whose life gets upended when her teenage daughter suddenly goes missing. Taking matters into her own hands, the mother goes to extreme lengths to search for her daughter. However, things get complicated when she learns about a local urban legend involving a dangerous initiation ritual, after which teenagers tend to vanish. Her quest to find her missing daughter and rescue her becomes deadly when she is targeted by a merciless killer with a murderous past. The mysterious and suspenseful tale unfolds in the small town where the teen disappears, serving as a haunting character with secrets buried beneath its quaint facade.
Where Was The Night She Disappeared Filmed?
The shooting for ‘The Night She Disappeared’ took place in Ontario, especially in and around Ottawa. According to reports, principal photography for the thriller got underway in September 2025 and continued for a few weeks before wrapping up by the end of the same month. Chris Violette took to social media at the end of the filming to express his gratitude. He wrote, “Absolute gratitude!! 🙏🏼 To the entire film family and friends that I have out in Ottawa, I express my deepest appreciation and applaud the incredible hard work you all put in each and every day.” He also stated that it was “an incredible experience to go back-and-forth with the multitalented @stefanbrogren to help create layers and dimensions.”
Ottawa, Ontario
Almost all the pivotal sequences for ‘The Night She Disappeared’ were reportedly lensed in the city of Ottawa. Situated in Ontario’s southern portion, it is the capital city of the nation. The cast and crew members reportedly utilized different streets and neighborhoods, such as the downtown area, to tape important scenes. It is likely that a few landmarks and places of interest in Ottawa make appearances in the backdrop of various exterior scenes, including the Centre Block on Parliament Hill, the Rideau Hall, the Fairmont Château Laurier, the National Gallery of Canada, and more.
The filming unit also seemingly set up camp at several real-life establishments and residences across the city to shoot indoor portions. Besides the Lifetime thriller, Ottawa has served as a prominent production location for numerous film and TV projects over the years. Some of the notable ones include ‘Bandit,’ ‘The Sum of All Fears,’ ‘The Blackcoat’s Daughter,’ ‘I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House,’ ‘House at the End of the Street,’ ‘Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story,’ ‘No Easy Days,’ and more.
The Night She Disappeared Cast Details
Rachel Sellan and Chris Violette help bring the haunting story of ‘The Night She Disappeared’ to life through their commendable performances. Hailing from Welland, Ontario, Rachel also has experience serving as a co-producer for a 2022 movie titled ‘The Devil’s Void.’ Similarly, Chris has also served as a producer/executive producer for several short movies, including ‘Last Ten,’ ‘Goodnight Cobb,’ ‘Butter,’ and ‘Anna,’ and a show titled ‘Poly is the New Monogamy.’
Rachel Sellan
Rachel Sellan steps into the role of the young single mother looking for his missing daughter in the Lifetime production. You might recognize her as Nancy Sieber in ‘Two for the Win’ or Alex in ‘The Sublet.’ Having been in the industry for more than a decade, she has also showcased her acting prowess in various other films and TV shows, such as ‘Welcome to Valentine,’ ‘Playing With Fire,’ ‘Raptus,’ ‘Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch,’ ‘The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story,’ ‘Ginny & Georgia,’ ‘Out to Lunch,’ and ‘Swarve.’
Chris Violette
Chris Violette seemingly essays the character of the killer who targets the mother in ‘The Night She Disappeared.’ Widely known for his portrayals of Pete in ‘A Christmas Crush,’ Joe in ‘Little Italy,’ and Britch Weeton in ‘Star Trek: Discovery,’ the talented actor also features in other film and TV projects, including ‘What We Do for Love,’ ‘The Marsh King’s Daughter,’ ‘Deadly Mom Retreat,’ ‘Falling in Love in Niagara,’ ‘Private Eyes,’ ‘Bitten,’ ‘Coroner,’ and ‘Killjoys.’
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