Lifetime, the network that practically invented the “woman in peril” thriller, continues its tradition of exploring the potential dangers lurking in everyday interactions with “The Last Thing She Said.” This time, the setting is a lonely office after hours, and the seemingly innocuous relationship at the story’s core is between a young office worker and an elderly cleaning lady. Initially, their late-night chats offer a semblance of companionship in an otherwise empty workplace. However, things take a decidedly sinister turn when the office worker, played by Kylee Bush, rebuffs the advances of the cleaning lady’s son.
What might have been a simple, if awkward, encounter escalates into a tense game of cat and mouse. Jill Teed, as the cleaning lady, skillfully portrays a character whose maternal instincts quickly morph into something far more menacing. The film leans into the unsettling quiet of an empty office building, using the stark environment to amplify the growing sense of unease. The preview hints at a descent into obsession, suggesting that the rejected son isn’t the only threat the young office worker faces.
While this setup might sound familiar to seasoned Lifetime viewers, “The Last Thing She Said” appears to offer a twist on the usual formula. The focus on an older female antagonist, as opposed to the typical stalker ex-boyfriend or jealous coworker, injects a bit of novelty. Whether this shift in perspective will deliver a truly fresh take on the genre or simply rearrange familiar tropes remains to be seen. But hey, it’s Lifetime. We’re all here for the predictable melodrama, aren’t we?
“The Last Thing She Said” premieres on Lifetime on Saturday, December 28 at 8/7c.
