Dirty Little Secret

Although its cast is merely competent and its dialogue only serviceable, this compact made-for-cable thriller keeps you guessing throughout. Featuring a kidnapping set-piece that's beautifully orchestrated by writer-director Rob Fresco, DIRTY LITTLE SECRET takes viewers on a nerve-wracking joyride. Prominent Oregonian realtor Ellie Faver (Mary Page Keller) leads a relatively happy life with her quick-tempered husband, Sheriff Jack Faver (Jack Wagner), and their adopted ten-year-old, Charlie (Michael Suchanek). Unfortunately, Charlie's birth mom, prodigal thief Sarah Wheatley (Tracey Gold), returns to her idyllic Oregon hometown to reclaim her child. She leads partner...