How to Watch Lifetime’s ‘Nightmare in the Desert’ and Stream It for Free

Lifetime kicks off its fall season with the premiere of “Nightmare in the Desert,” an original film inspired by true events.

The film, which premieres Sunday, September 15 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, stars up-and-coming talent Gia De Sauvage in her first leading role, alongside Allen Williamson and Tristan J. Watson.

Here’s the scoop: After returning to her childhood home and hoping to move to a town outside Joshua Tree National Park, an outdoors enthusiast and her city-dwelling boyfriend are secretly stalked across the desert by a mysterious figure determined to stop the boyfriend’s surprise proposal — even if it means murder.

HOW TO WATCH “NIGHTMARE IN THE DESERT” ONLINE FREE

If you don’t have cable or don’t have a plan, you can watch “Nightmare in the Desert” online on Philo TV and get it for free via a seven-day free trial.

It is one of the most economical streaming services, with a total price set at just $28 per month.

WHAT CHANNEL IS LIFETIME ON?

If you watch on cable, watch “Nightmare in the Desert” on Lifetime.

You can find what channel Lifetime is on by using the channel finders here: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV, and Dish.

MORE MOVIES ON LIFE

Lifetime’s movies, beloved for their headline-grabbing take on addictive drama, have been a sensation this year.

One of the most recent, “Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard,” aired in September.

Iconic singer Mary J. Blige was the writer and producer of two films, “Real Love” and “Strength of a Woman.”

Among the most popular new movies coming out in 2023 are “The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story” and “Black Girl Missing,” which made Philo TV’s list of Lifetime’s most-watched movies. Both are based on true events.

Then there was “Girl in the Closet,” inspired by the true events of a young girl imprisoned in a basement and closet by her own aunt.

The latest, scheduled to premiere in 2024, is called “Girl in a Video.”

The big new release of the weekend was “Held Hostage in My House,” a film based on true events starring actress Amy Smart.