Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann
Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann

1991Movie95 minEnglish

True story of a young woman's abduction by a deranged loner that led to the largest manhunt in the history of Pennsylvania.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Michael SwitzerGenres: Drama, True Crime

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, this film recounts the harrowing ordeal of Peggy Ann Smith, a young woman who goes missing in the Alaskan wilderness. Her disappearance sparks a desperate search, revealing the dark secrets and hidden motives within her community. The investigation uncovers a disturbing truth about her fate and the people she left behind.

Critical Reception

While the film aims to shed light on a tragic event, its execution received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to a sensationalized approach to the sensitive subject matter and a lack of depth in character development, though some acknowledged the suspenseful nature of the narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film to be a somewhat lurid portrayal of a real-life tragedy.
  • Some noted the suspenseful elements but criticized the lack of emotional resonance.
  • The pacing and character motivations were often cited as weak points.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on the real-life disappearance of Peggy Ann Smith in Alaska in the 1970s, a case that garnered significant media attention at the time.

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Wuchak

_**What do you do when a psycho “mountain man” apprehends you at gunpoint?**_ On May 11, 1966, a 17 year-old school girl from Shade Gap, Pennsylvania (Megan Follows), is kidnapped by some recluse hillbilly (David Morse) and forced to liv...