The Stranger Beside Me

The Stranger Beside Me

It's what you don't know that can kill you.

PG-13 1995 · 92 min · ★ 6.8 · Thriller, TV Movie

When Jennifer marries Chris, it seems she can finally let go of her tragic past. But behind the perfect facade lies a violent, possessive dark side--and a past filled with secrets. As she begins to suspect his involvement with a string of rapes, Jennifer sets out to expose the horrifying truth about her husband...before he strikes again.

Directed by Sandor Stern · Written by Bruce Miller

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