Murder is on the agenda in Lifetime's "Sinister Surgeon"

The Real Perspectives

April 6, 2025

"Sinister Surgeon" is Lifetime's newest movie, premiering today on the network. The film follows a young doctor who's dream job with a top cosmetic surgeon unexpectedly turns into a nightmare when the surgeon is suspected of murdering his patients.

Directed by Jonathan Louis Lewis and written by Mary O'Neil and James Quinn, the chilling film tells the story of Katelyn, an ambitious young doctor who lands a coveted position with the well-established cosmetic surgeon Dr. Peterson. Katelyn soon finds herself in a dangerous situation when she uncovers evidence suggesting he is responsible for his patients' deaths. As more patients mysteriously turn up dead and she receives an ominous warning, she begins to fear for her own life. With time running out, Katelyn must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

The series stars:

• Samantha Neyland Trumbo as Katelyn

• Anthony Montgomery as Dr. Peterson

• Alisa Allapach as Lori

• Helena Mattsson as Dr. Nichols

• Justin Chu Cary as Detective Elliot

• Harry Jarvis as Brad

• Shantel Jackson as Tracey

• Jordyn Rolling as Sarah

• Ashley London as Jennifer

Is Dr. Peterson guilty? "Sinister Surgeon" masterfully creates a chilling atmosphere where an unsettling blend of doubt and guilt permeates the characters, heightening the sense of horror. With a cunning serial killer on the move, the film unfolds a series of twists and turns in a highly entertaining thriller.

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Sinister Surgeon premieres tonight on Lifetime at 8 pm EST.

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