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Don't Touch My Daughter
A young girl is kidnapped and molested by a classmate's father. The man she identifies is arrested and jailed, but is later released on bail. He calls the girl's mother and threatens to kidnap her daughter again, and this time kill her and make sure her body will never be found. She goes to the authorities for help, but there's nothing they can do until he actually tries something. Afraid for her daughter's life, the mother decides to take matters into her own hands.
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Plot Summary
A divorced mother, struggling to raise her teenage daughter, finds her life spiraling out of control when her daughter becomes involved with a manipulative and dangerous man. As the mother tries to protect her child, she uncovers dark secrets and faces escalating threats, forcing her to confront the potential consequences of her daughter's choices and her own fears.
Critical Reception
Don't Touch My Daughter was a made-for-television movie that garnered moderate attention upon its release. Critics noted its attempts to tackle sensitive themes of teenage vulnerability and parental concern, though some found the execution to be somewhat predictable and melodramatic. Audience reception was mixed, with viewers divided on the film's pacing and portrayal of its central conflict.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its earnest attempt to address parental anxieties surrounding teenage relationships.
Criticized for relying on familiar thriller tropes and predictable plot developments.
Some found Victoria Principal's performance compelling in her role as a concerned mother.
Google audience: Google user reviews for this film are not readily available, likely due to its nature as a made-for-television movie from the early 1990s.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of made-for-television dramas in the late 80s and early 90s that often explored domestic and psychological thrillers with a focus on family issues.
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