The Clearing
2004 · 1h 35m · Drama, Mystery, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper.
Directed by
Pieter Jan BruggeWritten by
Justin Haythe5.8Smart score
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based on true storycabindetectiveemployeefbiforesthostagehusband wife relationshipkidnappinglovemarital problemmarriagemissing personnegotiationpsychological thrillerpsychopathpursuitransomransom note
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