"Do You Fear What I Fear" is Lifetime's new thriller premiering tonight!

Reel Perspectives

December 4, 2025

Lifetime is offering something different from its usual cheerful holiday lineup with a new original suspense thriller titled "Do You Fear What I Fear." The film follows a young woman who becomes the object of a Secret Santa's sinister affections. Starring Ciara Hanna, it centers around Claire, a young woman who lands her dream job in the city, believing she has finally escaped her Christmas hometown. However, her fresh start takes a chilling turn when eerie holiday decorations begin to appear in her apartment. Each decoration carries a message from someone who knows her all too well.

Written by Peter Sullivan, Adam Rockoff, and Jeffrey Schenck, the film is directed by Sullivan and also stars Josh Henderson.

Get ready for a bone-chilling ride as Clair's festive season turns into her worst nightmare as she must figure out who the Secret Santa is before it's too late. The mysterious and suspenseful film will keep you on the edge of your seat right until the final act, anchored by Hanna's layered performance.

"Do You Fear What I Fear" premieres December 4 at 8 pm EST on Lifetime Movie Network.