The disappearance of Sara (Stefanie Scott) just before her 18th birthday raises concerns for her mother Joely Fisher and elder sister Emily Topper. Don (Judd Nelson), her spooky father, seems to care less. Don claims that Sara has always been careless and has prioritised her own interests over those of her family. Don continues by saying that Sara had long threatened to take a road trip and that her goal was to visit all 50 states before heading back to her own country.

Sara never comes home again as the years go by. Don advises against worrying about Sara because it is clear that she has made the decision to never come back. Don snaps that he doesn't want to hear anything more about hiring a private investigator when Sara's mother suggests it could be a good idea. He no longer wants to discuss Sara's choice because she has already made that decision.

And the years keep on passing.

Don is aware of Sara's exact whereabouts, of course. He is aware that he misled her into entering the basement years ago, and that he then imprisoned her there. He gives her food every day. If he thinks she's acting well, he gives her a prize. The fact that the plot is based on real occurrences only serves to heighten how unsettling it is. Elizabeth Fritzl was kept in a cellar by her father for 24 years. Lifetime's interpretation of the tale is Girl In The Basement. Elisabeth Rohm, who has been in a number of Lifetime films, was the film's director. As it should be, Girl In The Basement is unrelentingly depressing. Even though the movie isn't all that entertaining, it's tough not to be motivated by the fact that Sara, who serves as Elizabeth Fritzl in the movie, managed to survive despite the dire circumstances. Even though it's not particularly enjoyable to watch, Girl in the Basement is a well-done Lifetime real crime movie.

One of the most challenging films I've ever seen is this one. That this movie is based on a genuine story baffled me. My stomach turned at the thought of being impregnated, raped, and repeatedly abused while being locked up by your own father. The fact that this poor girl had to endure this for 24 years is beyond anything I can fathom. At first, I believed Don would only keep her in the basement for a few weeks or so. She was forced to give birth so frequently alone that my heart ached for her. When he originally imprisoned Sara, she was such a gorgeous young woman, so seeing her 24 years later was heartbreaking.

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