Kidnapped
Kidnapped

Movie spotlight

Kidnapped

2010
Movie
85 min
Spanish

Three hooded Eastern-European criminals burst into a home in a Madrid gated community, holding the family hostage in its own home, and forcing the father to empty his credit cards. But the family fights back - brutally.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Director: Miguel Ángel VivasGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A wealthy family moves into a new, isolated mansion, only to be terrorized by three intruders on Christmas Eve. The intruders demand a ransom, but their motives quickly become clear as the night escalates into a brutal fight for survival. The situation deteriorates as the family members are separated and subjected to increasingly violent demands.

Critical Reception

Kidnapped received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its intense atmosphere, brutal realism, and effective suspense. Some found the violence gratuitous, but most acknowledged its technical skill and gripping narrative. It is considered a notable entry in the home invasion subgenre of horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless tension and brutal effectiveness.

  • Noted for its gritty realism and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Some critics found the extreme violence difficult to stomach.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the Goya Awards for Fernando Cayo. Won Best Film at the Sitges - Catalan International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Miguel Ángel Vivas, has stated that he aimed to create a sense of dread and helplessness by focusing on the psychological impact of the invasion rather than just gore.

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Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

I thrilling and realistic movie that gets harder and harder to take. Too unnecessarily violent at the end but hooking nonetheless.