Abduction
Abduction

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Abduction

1997
Movie
109 min
Japanese

The director of a large Tokyo trading company is kidnapped and held for ransom. A young but experienced detective is put on the case while being at the centre of a nationwide television sensation.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: James IsaacGenres: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man wakes up in a strange facility with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He soon discovers he is a test subject in a series of experiments designed to explore alien abduction. As he pieces together fragments of his past, he realizes he might be a pawn in a much larger, more sinister game.

Critical Reception

Abduction received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and low-budget feel. While some appreciated its attempt at a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller, most found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable and uninspired storyline

  • Lacks suspense and genuine scares

  • Weak special effects and production values

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Abduction' is largely absent from public records, making it difficult to gauge specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and theme, 'Abduction' is not related to the more widely known 2011 film of the same name starring Taylor Lautner.

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