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There are thrillers where the danger feels far away, and there are those after which an ordinary basement, a phone call, or a parked van suddenly stop seeming so innocent. Kidnapping films belong to the second category: they press on the most basic human fear — ending up somewhere with no way out.
24 The channel compiled 5 tense thrillers. There are fictional stories, psychological games, and a few films based on real events. So we can't promise light fare for your evening.
"Prisoners"
Year: 2013
IMDb: 8,2
Two girls disappear in a small town. The police detain a suspect but release him for lack of evidence. The father of one of the children, Keller Dover, played by Hugh Jackman, decides he's not going to wait any longer and begins his own "investigation." Very quickly the question "where are the kids?" changes into another: what is a person capable of who is convinced they're completely right?
What critics say: they received the film very warmly: on Rotten Tomatoes it has 81% positive reviews. Critics especially praised the grim atmosphere, the moral ambiguity, and the performances of Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal.
"Prisoners": watch the trailer
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"Split"
Year: 2016
IMDb: 7,3
Three girls are kidnapped by Kevin, a man with multiple coexisting personalities. And while some of them are still willing to talk, the appearance of the mysterious "Beast" is something you definitely don't want to wait for. The problem is that that's exactly who is getting ready to take the stage.
What critics say: on Rotten Tomatoes the film received 79% from critics. The most compliments went to James McAvoy, who effectively ran an acting marathon, switching between characters right in front of the camera. Critics also called "Split" M. Night Shyamalan's return to form.
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"Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey"
Year: 2018
IMDb: 7,2
This is no longer just a screenplay scare piece but a story based on real events. A 17-year-old Lisa McVey is kidnapped by a criminal. The girl realizes she cannot physically overpower him, so she begins a psychological game, trying to convince her abductor to let her go. And when Lisa returns home, another chilling problem arises — almost no one believes her.
What critics say: there aren’t many professional reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, but critics noted that the second part of the story — the investigation and the search for the attacker — works especially well. The film was also praised for its tension and survival story without the typical Hollywood gloss.
"Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey": watch the trailer
"The Guilty"
Year: 2013
IMDb: 6,7
Emergency call operator 911 Jordan receives a call from a girl who has just been abducted. She's calling literally from captivity, and Jordan must figure out where she is by her voice, sounds, and tiny details.
What critics say: on Rotten Tomatoes the film received 43% approval, acknowledging that it builds tension well, though the ending did not please everyone.
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"Cleveland Abduction"
Year: 2015
IMDb: 6,6
Another story after which the phrase "based on real events" sounds anything but a marketing trick. The film tells the story of Michelle Knight — one of the women Ariel Castro held captive for years in his Cleveland home. Later two more girls were imprisoned, and their captivity stretched on for years.
What critics say: they received the film ambivalently. The A.V. Club noted particularly strong moments related to Michelle's loneliness, though it criticized the rushed ending. Variety was much harsher, calling the film too heavy and brutal in its depiction of a real tragedy.
"Cleveland Abduction": watch the trailer
We also have a selection of interesting detective films you should watch today.
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