Deadly Escape (2025)
After escaping from a maximum-security prison, Freda Maxwell, a woman convicted of murdering her abusive father, is desperate to stay ahead of the law. When she kidnaps Drew Peterson, a seemingly innocent med student, to aid her getaway, her plan takes a horrifying turn. Drew’s polite facade unravels, revealing a dangerous predator with dark intentions. As Freda navigates her fight for freedom, she finds herself trapped in a psychological battle with a man who views her as a pawn in his own twisted game. With both the police and Drew closing in, Freda must confront her haunted past and summon every ounce of will to outsmart her captor and uncover the truth that could save her—or seal her fate forever
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After escaping from a maximum-security prison, Freda Maxwell, a woman convicted of murdering her abusive father, is desperate to stay ahead of the law. When she kidnaps Drew Peterson, a seemingly innocent med student, to aid her getaway, her plan takes a horrifying turn. Drew’s polite facade unravels, revealing a dangerous predator with dark intentions. As Freda navigates her fight for freedom, she finds herself trapped in a psychological battle with a man who views her as a pawn in his own twisted game. With both the police and Drew closing in, Freda must confront her haunted past and summon every ounce of will to outsmart her captor and uncover the truth that could save her—or seal her fate forever
Rating:NR
Genre:Thriller, Drama
Written By:Lakisha R. Lemons
In Theaters:5/20/2025
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Relentless Entertainment, LL Productions
Cast
Lakisha R. Lemons
Director
Dee Hill
Freda "Free" Maxwell
Larissa Dali
Bianca Berry
Dakarai Akil
Detective Marc James
Isaiah Vaughn
Drew Petersen
D'Andre Duncan
Mr. Nice Guy
Helen Hadnot
Neighbor
Shawn Harris
Julius Maxwell
Kendahl Lemons
Kendall (Teenager)
Daemon Pedroza
Officer Smith
Kashea Singleton
Young Kendall
Donna Stewart
Mom
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