In a Lifetime film, it is always risky for a character to be standing at the top rung of a stairwell while arguing with another character. In the case of "Overexposed," it is young Taylor Cowls who topples down the stairs and breaks his neck while threatening to blackmail Erin Prescott in her own home.
Suspense was added to film when we learn that Erin is the daughter of the sheriff of Grassford County. In an early scene, Erin nearly confesses to her mom over the phone that she accidentally killed Taylor. But she hesitates, then decides to bury the body with assistance from her friend Jo, who was also on the receiving end of Taylor's blackmail threats.
The strength of the screenplay was in the strong character developments, including Erin, her mom Sheriff Sheila, and the highly competitive deputy, Stuart Shelby. Stuart and Sheila are vying for sheriff in the upcoming election, and the pressure is on Sheila to solve mysterious death of Taylor. Of course, Sheila has no idea that her daughter did the deed.
The most interesting twist in the film was when Erin begins a romantic relationship with Jimmy Cowls, the older brother of the man she killed. It was the most improbable bonding imaginable, yet the actors somehow made it credible.
The film was crisply directed, and there was an outstanding set of outdoor locations. The small town ambience was effectively created. There were also some wickedly ironic moments, such as the appearance of the smirking Jo during the funeral of Taylor. The levity ended when Jo disappears and is found murdered. It is now up to Erin and her devoted mom to find a resolution to the tragic tumble down the stairs taken by Taylor Cowls.
Suspense was added to film when we learn that Erin is the daughter of the sheriff of Grassford County. In an early scene, Erin nearly confesses to her mom over the phone that she accidentally killed Taylor. But she hesitates, then decides to bury the body with assistance from her friend Jo, who was also on the receiving end of Taylor's blackmail threats.
The strength of the screenplay was in the strong character developments, including Erin, her mom Sheriff Sheila, and the highly competitive deputy, Stuart Shelby. Stuart and Sheila are vying for sheriff in the upcoming election, and the pressure is on Sheila to solve mysterious death of Taylor. Of course, Sheila has no idea that her daughter did the deed.
The most interesting twist in the film was when Erin begins a romantic relationship with Jimmy Cowls, the older brother of the man she killed. It was the most improbable bonding imaginable, yet the actors somehow made it credible.
The film was crisply directed, and there was an outstanding set of outdoor locations. The small town ambience was effectively created. There were also some wickedly ironic moments, such as the appearance of the smirking Jo during the funeral of Taylor. The levity ended when Jo disappears and is found murdered. It is now up to Erin and her devoted mom to find a resolution to the tragic tumble down the stairs taken by Taylor Cowls.