Kidnap (2017)
Director
Luis Prieto
Main cast
Sage Correa; Chris McGinn; Lew Temple; Jason George; Christopher Berry
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Description
Single mother Karla McCoy lives a quiet life with her young son in a tax-credit film state. One day, upon entering a local park, Karla's son is abducted. When going to the police proves ineffective, Karla embarks on a solo mission to scream as loud as she can while driving her car as fast as she can.
Luis Prieto
Main cast
Sage Correa; Chris McGinn; Lew Temple; Jason George; Christopher Berry
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Description
Single mother Karla McCoy lives a quiet life with her young son in a tax-credit film state. One day, upon entering a local park, Karla's son is abducted. When going to the police proves ineffective, Karla embarks on a solo mission to scream as loud as she can while driving her car as fast as she can.
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