Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17

A taut, claustrophobic hostage drama that wrings suspense from a confined space and a volatile captor, anchored by a calm, maternal hero.

Directed by

Paul Schneider

Genres

Thriller, Tv movie

Starring

María Conchita Alonso, Marcy Walker, Michael Paul Chan

Overview

In Dade County, Florida, disgruntled taxpayer Harry Kee angrily protests a huge IRS bill by wiring up a box of explosives and hijacking a school bus full of special-needs children. Although the kids are terrified, Marta Caldwell, the bus' Cuban-born driver, remains calm and collected throughout the ordeal, not only helping her charges survive the crisis, but also providing comfort and support to a teacher's aide on the verge of a diabetic seizure. But while Marta keeps her head about her, the kidnapper grows more and more unhinged, and the police surround the hijacked bus, ready to shoot to kill if necessary.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Survival, isolation, family, trauma

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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