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Abducted

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From arthouse to Canuxploitation, Canadian International Pictures (CIP) is devoted to resurrecting vital, distinctive, and overlooked triumphs of Canadian cinema. This label is focused on the country’s original cinematic boom years – spanning the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s – occasionally venturing past that period (and the country’s borders) to highlight the films of Canada’s most inspired actors and filmmakers. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing CIP's brand new line of home video releases!

"Her morning jog became a terrifying run for her life!"

During a casual run in the forest, student athlete Renee (The Dead Zone’s Roberta Weiss) is unceremoniously interrupted by deranged mountain man Vern (Rolling Vengeance’s Lawrence King-Phillips), who ties a rope around her neck, drags her through the woods, and brings her to an isolated cabin. As helicopters search the area, Vern torments Renee with a series of terrifying and humiliating violations, but a glimmer of hope appears when his father Joe (Elves star Dan Haggerty) arrives on the scene and pledges to set her free. But Vern is incensed by this attack on his “property,” and he will stop at nothing to maintain his oppressive grip on Renee.

Written and directed by Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker co-writer Boon Collins and loosely inspired by a shocking true story, this USA Up All Night favorite takes a harrowing journey from psychosexual horror to high stakes adventure yarn with the introduction of Grizzly Adams himself Dan Haggerty. Intensely outré from beginning to end, this little-seen mindbender – shot by Robert McLachlan (Final Destination) and scored by Michel Rubini (Manhunter) – needs to be seen to be believed.

directed by: Boon Collins
starring: Dan Haggerty, Roberta Weiss, Lawrence King-Phillips

1986 / 91 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Newly scanned and restored in 2K from the 35mm blow up internegative by Canadian International Pictures
  • Alternate 1.33:1 presentation featuring the unmasked VHS framing of the film
  • New audio commentary featuring film historian/author Amanda Reyes and film critic/author J.A. Kerswell
  • New introduction to the film by director Boon Collins
  • Abducted Memories (2024, 24 min.) – New interview with Collins
  • Beyond Abducted (2024, 12 min.) – Collins reflects on his body of work
  • Shooting Abducted (2024, 13 min.) – New interview with cinematographer Robert McLachlan
  • Truth Crimes: The Story That Inspired Abducted (2024, 18 min.) – New video essay by filmmaker and historian Stephen Broomer
  • Excerpt from Abducted II: The Reunion (1995, 10 min.)
  • Excerpt from Collins’ student film Kettle of Fish (1972, 5 min.) with optional commentary featuring Collins
  • Trailers for Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981), Abducted (1986), and Abducted II: The Reunion (1995) with optional commentary featuring Collins
  • Booklet featuring a new essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and a new Motion Picture Purgatory comic strip by Rick Trembles
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.322581 / 5 from 93 reviews.

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Dragging a Lost Thriller Out of the Woods

"CIP gives ABDUCTED a boutique rescue that transforms a once-fleeting VHS curiosity into a remarkably vivid regional thriller. CIP's Blu-ray release of ABDUCTED exemplifies the significance of boutique labels. They rescue films that were previously confined to inferior formats and provide them with the respect they deserve through high-quality presentation."

Shawn G. (4/5)

Love It!

"The slipcover is awesome, as always with anything VS or their awesome partner Labels release! It is a cool movie that was a lot of fun to watch! I always love the unique VS service of allowing you to stack as many movies as you like in your cart during any release period and ship them for free! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"

Paul K. (5/5)

Picks up when Grizzly Adams arrives

"This one is rather dull in the beginning but comes to life in the back half. The included trailer for the sequel makes it seem like a much more fun affair."

Joshua S. (3/5)

Abducted

"Enjoyed it, another enjoyable offering from CIP"

Stephen B. (4/5)

Good movie

"Good movie"

raymond l. (5/5)

Good Thriller

"A solid thriller with a great score."

Frank M. (5/5)

Abducted

"Good film"

Michael B. (5/5)

A breakneck survival thriller that's never looked better

"CIP is rapidly becoming one of my favorite sub-labels. I've always been a casual fan of Canuxploitation but was mostly unfamiliar with the indie film scene it sprang from. Abducted might be my favorite of this favorite. This is a survivor thriller that doesn't play around, despite the comforting presence of Grizzly Adams. The slip design is immaculate, the transfer is beautiful, and the extras are voluminous. Recommended."

Shawn P. (5/5)

Aussie Thriller

"Good suspense, and totally worth the buck !"

Luiz J. (5/5)

Nice release of this great

"Nice release of this great flick with excellent artwork"

Nick D. (3/5)

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