When Love Kills The Falicia Blakely Story Trailer

Okay, let's be real. Trailers. We all watch them. We all judge them. And sometimes, we judge them harshly.

I recently saw the trailer for When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story. And I have some thoughts. Unpopular thoughts, maybe. But thoughts nonetheless!

First Impression?

Right off the bat, the title is...intense. "When Love Kills"? Talk about a spoiler! But hey, subtlety isn't always the name of the game.

The trailer screams drama. We see glimpses of romance, danger, and betrayal. Basically, everything a good Lifetime movie needs.

My gut reaction? I'm probably going to watch it. Even if it's just to yell at the TV.

The Acting...

Let's be honest, some Lifetime movie acting is... a choice. Sometimes it's delightfully over-the-top. Other times, it's just... well, let's move on.

The trailer gives us snippets of dialogue that are... uh... memorable? Let's just say the lines are delivered with *passion*. Maybe too much passion?

Shanice did a great job as Falicia Blakely. She really embodied the character.

The "True Story" Aspect

Ah, the classic "based on a true story" claim. This always adds a certain *je ne sais quoi*. A little bit of morbid curiosity, perhaps?

We all know these stories are often dramatized. But that's half the fun, right? To compare the movie to the Wikipedia article afterward?

I think the true crime drama aspect makes it interesting, knowing that Falicia Blakely was a real person.

The Love? The Obsession?

The trailer focuses heavily on the "love" aspect. But it quickly becomes clear that it's more like... obsession. A very unhealthy obsession.

We see red flags waving everywhere. But Falicia, bless her heart, seems oblivious. Or maybe she's just blinded by "love."

It makes you wonder, "Girl, run! Why are you still there?!" But that's part of the suspense, isn't it?

My Unpopular Opinion?

Here it is: I actually kind of like these kinds of movies. I know, I know. They're often cheesy, predictable, and sometimes downright ridiculous.

But they're also entertaining. They're a guilty pleasure. They're the perfect thing to watch on a rainy afternoon when you want to switch your brain off.

Plus, sometimes they have important messages about domestic violence and toxic relationships. Wrapped in a neat, slightly-overacted package.