Vanished in Death Valley on Lifetime: Full list of cast 

Vanished in Death Valley poster (Image via Lifetime)
Vanished in Death Valley poster (Image via Lifetime)

Vanished in Death Valley is a Lifetime thriller movie directed by Kaila York and written by Dane K. Braun and Thomas Dolan-Gavitt. It will premiere on Lifetime on January 5, 2025, at 8/7c. The producers of the movie are Jacob Horn and A.J. Kelly with Johnson Production Group and Goodflix.

Based on the very intense story of a teenage girl gone missing after her family's car breaks down in Death Valley, this movie shows her parents as they go through the desolate landscape in search of her. In this treacherous journey, they have to resort to unlikely allies who will help them unveil the truth before it's too late.

It features an all-star cast, including Aryè Campos as Kayla, Matthew Pohlkamp as Alan, Katherine Joan Taylor as Lydia, Patrick Scott Lewis as Eli, Ava Bianchi as Hope, and Dwayne Tarver as Sheriff Marker. Catch the premiere of Vanished in Death Valley this January on Lifetime for a bone-chilling adventure.


Vanished in Death Valley: Cast list explored

1) Aryè Campos as Kayla

In Vanished in Death Valley, Aryè Campos portrays Kayla, the mother of a teenage girl who disappears after her family's car breaks down in a barren desert. In the movie, she tries to figure out who is behind the abduction of her daughter. She suspects the whole town is involved and finds the town creepy.

In an interview with Survived the Shows on January 3, 2025, Campos stated that she loves her character in the movie for her leadership qualities and resilience. She also said:

"well see a lot of the times you know women kind of are the victims or the men are there sort of like leadership and the women are just like to like moral support and what I love about Kayla my character in her journey is that she's she's really the the sort of the um the leader of the pack you know.”

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Aryè began her acting career early, appearing in commercials and TV shows from the age of four. By eight, she was a series regular on one of Brazil's most popular networks, SBT.

After moving to the United States at 12, she continued her acting journey, securing roles in various projects. Her notable appearances include TV series such as S.W.A.T., Workaholics, and L.A.'s Finest. Aryè has also starred in Grande Sertão, which received multiple awards.

Her multilingual abilities, speaking Portuguese, Spanish, and English fluently, have enabled her to take on diverse roles in both Brazilian and American productions.


2) Ava Bianchi as Hope

Ava Bianchi (Image via Getty)
Ava Bianchi (Image via Getty)

In Vanished in Death Valley, Ava Bianchi plays Hope, the daughter of a couple who goes on a cross-country move through a small town to Northern California, after Hope's mother, Kayla, gets a new job promotion.

Hope gets abducted in the Death Valley and the main conflict of the movie starts from there. Her sudden vanishing sets off a tense search, with her parents seeking help from unexpected sources to locate her before it's too late.

Bianchi was born on August 22, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Burbank. She discovered her love for acting at the age of 10, starting with commercials before transitioning into television and film. She also showcased her talent on stage at The Zephyr Theatre in Hollywood, performing in The Pain and the Itch.

Ava gained widespread recognition for her role as Kali Olsen in the thriller The Unseen, where she played the supportive sister to RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad. Her most recent work includes the Netflix romantic comedy The Wrong Paris, sharing the screen with Miranda Cosgrove and Frances Fisher.


3) Matthew Pohlkamp as Alan

In Vanished in Death Valley, Matthew Pohlkamp plays Alan, a father whose teenage daughter goes missing after their car breaks down in the desert. His character is central to the story as he works with unlikely allies in a last-ditch effort to find his missing daughter before it's too late.

In Vanished in Death Valley, Pohlkamp's portrayal of Alan adds depth to the movie's suspenseful storyline and shows his ability to portray complex characters. Matthew Pohlkamp is mostly known for his roles in TV movies, mostly of the thriller genre. To his credits are the likes of Evil Nanny, Sinister Stepsister, and Birthmother's Betrayal.

Native to Cincinnati, Ohio, Pohlkamp grew up racing BMX bicycles since the age of 10 and went on to win numerous national titles and the world title. He still competes actively in the Masters Professional class on the international circuit.


Other cast and characters of Vanished in Death Valley

In addition to the main cast, Vanished in Death Valley features the following actors:

  • Katherine Joan Taylor as Lydia
  • Patrick Scott Lewis as Eli
  • Dwayne Tarver as Sheriff Marker

More about Vanished in Death Valley

The official storyline on Lifetime for the movie reads:

"A teenage girl goes missing when her family’s car breaks down in Death Valley and her parents will need to make unlikely allies if they are to find their daughter before she disappears forever. Starring Aryè Campos, Katherine Joan Taylor, and Matthew Pohlkamp (2025)."

Vanished in Death Valley is set to premiere on Lifetime on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8/7c. For international viewers, the release aligns with various time zones, including 1 AM on Monday, January 6, in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), 2 AM in Central European Time (CET), and 12 pm in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Check local listings or streaming platforms for regional availability.


Stay tuned for more updates.

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