The two-part documentary “My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story” is streaming on Paramount+.
Stephen Scott directed this film with Sarah Sharkey Pearce serving as writer and producer.
The synopsis is: At the height of her fame, “CSI: Miami” star Eva LaRue received a handwritten letter signed “Freddie Krueger.”
Her life was never the same since. What followed was a 12-year nightmare filled with grotesque threats, violent fantasies, and a faceless stalker who hunted her and her daughter.
This documentary recounts the harrowing true story of how Emmy award-winning actress Eva LaRue (“All My Children,” “The Young and The Restless,” and “CSI: Miami”) and her daughter Kaya Callahan endured for 12 years.
They’ve been petrified at the hands of a relentless and deranged stalker, who, while operating from the shadows, taunted and terrorized their lives with his identity remaining a mystery, even to the FBI.
The movie features candid conversations with LaRue’s family, such as her brother Louie LaRue, her long-time publicist Anthony Turk, friend Max Tucci, former technical advisor for “CSI: Miami” and retired homicide detective Michael Scott, FBI special agent Amy Whitman, and retired FBI special agent Mike Pizzio, among others.
The Verdict
Overall, “My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story” on Paramount” is a compelling and gripping first-hand account, where LaRue reveals the constant fear, and emotional toll this has taken on her and her family.
While moments in this film are disturbing and heartbreaking, at the same time, it is hopeful, and it showcases her inner strength and resilience to protect her loved ones (and the prospect that hopefully justice will be served someday).
“My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story” is worth checking out. It will certain move audiences on an emotional and psychological level.
Anybody who is a fan of this acclaimed daytime actress or anyone who has ever been stalked will find it raw, relevant and relatable. This film garners two giant thumbs up.
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