Maternal Instinct

Maternal Instinct

★ 7.2IMDb Score
Released:2026-06-11
Duration:97 min
Director:Jessica Dimmock
Actors:Jessica Brookes, Wade Griffin, Taylor Parker, Reagan Simmons-Hancock
Production:Story Syndicate
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Overview:

Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary.

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