This blog doesn't solely showcase movies airing on Lifetime or LMN. It spotlights movies with Lifetime qualities ... those with far out plots focused on sex, murder, mystery, cheesy romance, etc. This week, This TV airs a movie that would fit perfectly on Lifetime ... "The Drifter."
I've seen this listed previously and finally took a chance on this 1988 thriller starring Kim Delaney (previously of Lifetime's "Army Wives") and Miles O'Keefe (who played the title character in "Tarzan, the Ape Man"). Delaney is fashion designer Julia who is en route to Los Angeles following a business trip. She runs into hitchhiker Trey (O'Keefe), who looks like he's headed to the Sunset Strip with long locks and tight jeans. She's reluctant to pick him up but ultimately relents. She also sleeps with him too ... which may have been her second mistake.
Once back in L.A., she tells Trey that their road romance is officially over. He's not having it and begins calling her and showing up at her workplace. "When you make love with someone, it's a forever thing," he tells her. It doesn't help that Julia is in a relationship with douchey lawyer Arthur (Timothy Bottoms), who is somewhat suspicious of her. People start winding up dead and Julia seeks help from the cops -- including a cool, concerned detective (played by the movie's director Larry Brand).
I can't go too much further without offering spoilers, but definitely check this out. If you miss the 1980s, this movie will definitely take you back to the era ... especially with Delaney's dated wardrobe. And try not to mind the boom mics that sometimes pop up in shots or bad editing. This is definitely a forerunner of the modern day Lifetime epic. Plus, it has Bruce Villanch in a very small cameo and is produced by B-movie master Roger Corman.
"The Drifter" airs again tomorrow on This, April 12 at 6 a.m. (CST), so set the DVR or brew a pot of coffee! It's a perfect blend of 1980s sleaze and cheese to satisfy any Lifetimer's tastes.
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