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Abducted by My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story

2023 · 88 min

A sobering, tense watch that centers on a victim's ordeal, offering little relief but a strong sense of urgency.

Directed by: Shawn Linden
Genres: Tv movie, Thriller, Crime
Starring: Michael Fishman, Summer H. Howell, Averie Peters

Overview: The story of Elizabeth Thomas, a 15-year-old high school student who was groomed and abducted by teacher Tad Cummins.

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Directed by: Shawn Linden
Genres: Tv movie, Thriller, Crime
Starring: Michael Fishman, Summer H. Howell, Averie Peters

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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
isolation
betrayal
survival
trauma
Places: small town
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	2
Horror	2
Humour	0
Realism	8
Romance	0
Tension	7
Darkness	8
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	8

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Genres: tv movie, thriller, crime
Directed by: Shawn Linden
Written by: Kristine Huntley
Starring: Michael Fishman, Summer H. Howell, Averie Peters, Adam Hurtig, Lisa Marie DiGiacinto, Paul Essiembre, Jan Skene, Sharon Bajer
Cinematography: Greg Nicod
Runtime: 88 min
Country: Canada, United States of America
Languages: English

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