Suburban Life According to Lifetime Movies

Ah, the suburbs — the freshly-cut lawns, the spacious houses, the friendly neighbors — it’s where most people flee to escape the grind of big cities. But not in a Lifetime movie, where these seemingly idyllic communities are just brewing with danger at every turn.

1. Teenagers stand in the back of Jeeps to get around.

Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? | 2016

2. The railroad tracks are where the bad kids hang out.

Fifteen & Pregnant | 1998

3. Stalkers love a walking trail.

Wrong Swipe | 2016

4. Teachers become obsessed with you and frame your boyfriend for attempted rape under the bleachers.

A Teacher's Obsession | 2015

5. Male nannies frame your husband for cheating and make their move.

Nanny Nightmare | 2017

6. You won't even get to enjoy the first night in your new house because you'll hear a noise upstairs.

A Neighbor's Deception | 2017

7. Neighbors can't be trusted.

A Neighbor's Deception | 2017

8. No, really. Neighbors who constantly come over uninvited with their suspiciously quiet daughter are trouble.

Love Thy Neighbor | 2006

9. They won't accept a "maybe" RSVP for dinner.

Love Thy Neighbor | 2006

10. And they'll dismember your cat. Should've been on time for dinner.

Love Thy Neighbor | 2006

For the love of god, move back to the city!