Lindsay Lohan’s latest film “Labor Pains,” which was highly mocked for going straight-to-DVD, will now be getting a brief furlough from DVD land with a premiere on ABC Family this Sunday. There are few things more shameful than for a movie to be made for the theater and demoted to direct-to-DVD status. Except making a pit stop on cable. What a screwy runaround. And it sounds like a gem of a film – the plot is outlined on ABC Family’s website.

Thea Clayhill (Lindsay Lohan) is about to lose her position as secretary to a very cranky publisher (Chris Parnell) – so she lies about being pregnant to save her job. It works, but now what?

With help from a friend (Cheryl Hines) – and a pillow – Thea fakes a pregnancy while she figures out what to do next. But in the meantime, her boss gets called out of town and his cute brother Nick (Luke Kirby) takes over. Nick launches a new parenting division at the publishing company, and he wants Thea to be the editor. Suddenly she gets a raise and a promotion. And pretty soon she begins to like her new life – not to mention Nick – a lot.

But how long can Thea keep up this ruse? And what will happen when everyone learns the truth?

[From ABC Family (link leads to automatic video)]

Well at least it’s a unique film and not a cheesy, trite cliché. ABC also has some clips with Lohan, which reveal her favorite thing about her character is that she’s a liar.

“I love Thea’s Character because she’s very clever. It’s very easy for her to lie and get away with things, which is interesting to watch. I love how also she’s very caring.”

[From ABC Family (link leads to automatic video)]

It’s great that that’s the first attribute Lohan starts with. “I love this person because they’re a fantastic liar.” I mean if that’s not someone’s strongest attribute, I don’t even want to talk to them. Don’t waste my time with the “truth.” Lohan’s a pretty bad liar herself, constantly caught in contradictions and all out B.S. So it’s no surprise she’d be envious of someone capable of effectively manipulating others. That might explain some of Lohan’s awkward acting.

People were hoping this movie would get Lohan back on the right track, career-wise. I don’t think anyone thought she’d win any awards for it, but maybe prove she was still a decent actress. Unfortunately the whole thing is a stinker – I mean it’s airing on a network known for fine programming like “My Fake Fiance” with Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. What an auspicious group Lohan’s joined.

In case you missed it, here’s the trailer for “Labor Pains.” Or you can just wait around a few days and flip to it on commercials while you’re watching something better.

Here’s Lindsay Lohan learning her lines on the set of “Labor Pains” in North Hollywood in July 2008. Images thanks to WENN.