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Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story

2025

Crime / Drama / Thriller

5
IMDb Rating 6.0/10 10 166 166

based on true story serial killer true crime tv movie

Plot summary

This is the TRUE STORY of how Heather Robinson grew up in a loving family in Illinois and, by the time she was a teen, had long known that she had been adopted as an infant. But in 2000, the then-15-year-old’s world was shattered when she learned that the man she knew as her uncle, John Robinson, was actually a serial killer accused of murdering multiple women in the Kansas City area, including her biological mother. Following her uncle’s arrest, Heather learns the shocking truth about her birth mother’s disappearance.

Director

Lee Gabiana Photo
Lee Gabiana

Top cast

Jana Kramer Photo
Jana Kramer as Lena Coy
Steve Guttenberg Photo
Steve Guttenberg as John Robinson
Sarah Hudson Photo
Sarah Hudson as Jill Robinson
Lily Talevski Photo
Lily Talevski as Lisa Stasi
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805.75 MB
1280*712
Unknown language 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
Seeds 100+
1.46 GB
720*400
Unknown language 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
Seeds 100+

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by flurry-79022 10 / 10

Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story

This is the first Lifetime true-crime movie that genuinely feels like a real film rather than just another dramatized, after school-special-style reenactment. Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story stands apart with its professional direction, modern cinematography, and emotionally grounded storytelling. It's compelling, haunting, and-dare I say-cinematically respectable.Based on the horrifying true events surrounding serial killer John Edward Robinson, also known as the "Internet Slavemaster," the film follows the perspective of Heather Robinson-his kidnapped victim's daughter, who was unknowingly adopted by Robinson's own brother. It's a chilling yet deeply human story, and one that's handled with more respect and craft than I ever expected from a Lifetime original.Steve Guttenberg, of all people, absolutely nails the part of John Robinson. He's unrecognizable in the role-in the best possible way-bringing a quiet menace and calculating charm that makes your skin crawl. His performance alone gives the film a weight it absolutely needed to be taken seriously. The entire cast brought their A-game, with heartfelt performances across the board.I will say, I personally would've liked to see a bit more from the killer's perspective, perhaps just a glimpse into that sociopathic mind. But I fully understand why that wasn't the focus-this film isn't aimed at exploring the psyche of a monster, but rather the emotional aftermath of his crimes, especially from Heather's point of view. And in that regard, it succeeds brilliantly.It's no surprise the film earned a solid 7 on IMDb, and in my opinion, that's a well-deserved score. But for me personally, this was a 10. Not only is it a gripping, emotionally resonant thriller, but it's also a sign that Lifetime can evolve past its formula and deliver something genuinely memorable.Bravo to everyone involved. This is one of those rare true-crime adaptations that feels honest, harrowing, and cinematic.
Reviewed by TiaRanei 8 / 10

Gripping but annoying child

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