Deadly Wives Club,” also known as “Death in the Cul-De-Sac,” is a 2024 Lifetime thriller directed by David I. Strasser. The film follows Anita Jackson (Erin Boyes), who, along with her husband Jack (Matt Hamilton) and their adopted daughter Jilly (Amelia Harrison), moves into an upscale neighborhood. Anita is invited to join the exclusive “Wives Club,” led by Marti (Natalie Sharp), which fills her days with social events. However, she soon becomes uneasy as the wives show an unusual interest in Jilly and learns of the mysterious death of a former member, Patrice (Sidney Quesnelle). Determined to uncover the truth, Anita delves into the club’s dark secrets, suspecting the wives of foul play.
As Anita investigates, tensions escalate. She discovers that Ethan (Julian Haig), Marti’s husband, has sinister motives and that the club’s loyalty mantra, “loyalty has no limits,” masks dangerous intentions. Confrontations lead to shocking revelations, including Marti’s claim over Jilly and a deadly struggle resulting in multiple fatalities. In the aftermath, the Wives Club dissolves, leaving Anita and Jilly to rebuild their lives free from the web of deceit.