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Horror thriller

Abducted (1986): Cast & Plot

Abducted (1986) movie poster

Abducted is a 1986 horror thriller directed by Boon Collins, starring Roberta Weiss as Renee, Lawrence King-Phillips and Dan Haggerty. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Abducted (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Boon Collins
Genres
Horror , Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Abducted About?

The premise of Abducted without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When she went for her morning jog she didn’t realize she’d be running for her life! A mixed-up mountain boy kidnaps a pretty college student.

Abducted Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • male nudity
  • woman
  • damsel in distress
  • jogger
  • woman taking off pants
  • white panties
  • jogging
  • abduction
  • wilderness
  • shotgun
  • murder
  • hunting
+11 more
  • forced to strip
  • filicide
  • father son relationship
  • falling from height
  • dysfunctional family
  • attempted rape
  • attempted murder
  • attempted escape
  • kidnapping
  • independent film
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

Abducted Cast & Characters

Roberta Weiss leads the cast as Renee, with Lawrence King-Phillips as Vern and Dan Haggerty as Joe Evans. Directed by Boon Collins; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Boon Collins

More films directed by Boon Collins: Sleepover Nightmare and Spirit of the Eagle.

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Plot

Abducted Plot Summary

What happens in Abducted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Renee, Roberta Weiss, a young jogger, threads through a sprawling nature preserve in British Columbia, where the quiet canopy and rugged trails feel both inviting and ominous. As she moves deeper into the woods, she senses a creeping threat behind her, and soon she is confronted by Vern, a mountain man whose forceful patience and raw power pull her into an ordeal she cannot easily escape. The pursuit grows intense as Vern tries to compel her to climb a towering mountain, forcing her to flee and hide through the long night, only to be captured again at dawn.

Full summary

The whole story of Abducted, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Abducted?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the young jogger who becomes the captive in the wilderness?

Details

Abducted Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Terrore nella foresta” and “劫持”.

Also known as
  • Terrore nella foresta
  • 劫持
  • Entführt und gepeinigt

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FAQ

Abducted FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Abducted, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Abducted?

Abducted runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Abducted released?

Abducted was released on May 12, 1986.

Who directed Abducted?

Abducted was directed by Boon Collins.

More films by Boon Collins

Who is in the cast of Abducted?

Abducted stars Roberta Weiss as Renee, Lawrence King-Phillips as Vern and Dan Haggerty as Joe Evans, among 14 credited actors.

Does Abducted have a post-credit scene?

No. Abducted has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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