Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez

2022 1h 25m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 22

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Synopsis

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The true story of 14-year-old freshman Abby Hernandez who vanished while walking home from school in North Conway, New Hampshire. Kicking off the state’s largest search, Abby’s disappearance left her family, especially her mother Zenya , investigators and the community mystified of her whereabouts. Taken by Nathaniel Kibby, Abby was kept is a soundproof container and forced to wear a shock collar while enduring psychological, sexual and emotional abuse. Despite suffering daily torture, Abby kept hope alive that she would one day be able to see her family again.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lindsay Navarro
Abby Hernandez
Erica Durance
Zenya Hernandez
Ben Savage
Nathaniel Kibby
Carmela Sison
Tess Marrin
Bethany Brown
Det. Emily Sadler
Claudia Kai
Liz
Jason Deline
Officer Daniels
Leo Chiang
Officer Babcock

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jessica Harmon
Writers: Michael Vickerman
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jessica Harmon, shot by Mike Kam. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Devin Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lindsay Navarro and Erica Durance and Ben Savage carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt16532174 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jessica Harmon directs. Mike Kam behind the camera. Devin Taylor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 4 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Jessica Harmon, shot by Mike Kam. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Devin Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lindsay Navarro and Erica Durance and Ben Savage carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt16532174 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.