Lifetime’s ‘Terror Comes Knocking’ Premieres Jan. 11, 2025

Lifetime‘s gripping new docudrama, “Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story,” premieres Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The film, based on a true story, follows Marcela Borges, a pregnant Florida woman, as she fights to protect her family during a home invasion by masked gunmen demanding $200,000.

The movie stars Dascha Polanco as Marcela Borges, alongside Johnathan Souza, Nisa Gunduz, Alessio Andrada, Ivan Lopez, Marito Lopez, and Mitchell Jaramillo. According to Lifetime’s official synopsis, the film depicts the family’s idyllic weekend turning into a nightmare when intruders break into their suburban Florida home, leaving Marcela to make life-or-death decisions to save her loved ones.

For viewers without traditional cable, the movie will be available to stream on Lifetime through platforms like Philo, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Frndly TV. Philo, priced at $28 per month, offers over 70 live channels and 70,000 on-demand titles, including Lifetime. FuboTV, starting at $79.99 per month, provides access to more than 100 live channels and cloud DVR. DirecTV Stream offers over 100 channels and unlimited DVR storage, with packages starting at $101.98 per month. Frndly TV, the most affordable option at $6.99 per month, includes Lifetime and over 40 other channels.

Each streaming service offers free trials, allowing viewers to watch the premiere without a long-term commitment. Philo and fuboTV provide seven-day trials, while DirecTV Stream offers a five-day trial. Frndly TV also includes a 50% discount for new subscribers in their first month.

“Terror Comes Knocking” is part of Lifetime’s lineup of dramatic, real-life-inspired films that captivate audiences with intense storytelling and emotional depth. The movie promises to deliver a harrowing yet inspiring tale of resilience and survival.