Abducted

Abducted

Year: 1986

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Boon Collins

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When she went for her morning jog she didn’t realize she’d be running for her life! A mixed-up mountain boy kidnaps a pretty college student.

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Timeline – Abducted (1986)

Trace every key event in Abducted (1986) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Renee jogs through the British Columbia nature preserve

Renee runs through a sprawling nature preserve in British Columbia and senses she is being followed by an unseen threat. She stays alert as the trees close in and the path narrows. The tension builds as she realizes she may not be alone.

Day British Columbia nature preserve
2

Vern abducts Renee into the wilderness

Vern suddenly attacks and forces Renee to accompany him deeper into the wilderness. He ignores her protests and takes control of the situation, dragging her away from safety. The forest becomes a trap as they move farther from civilization.

Day Wilderness
3

Renee hides through the night

Renee flees and hides through the night, trying to shake her pursuer. She listens for footsteps and breath in the darkness, clinging to the hope of escape. The isolation of the woods amplifies her fear.

Night Woods
4

Dawn capture renews captivity

Dawn arrives and Renee is captured again as they resume their trek. Vern tightens his grip and Renee realizes escape is unlikely without help. The pale light of morning does little to ease the danger between them.

Dawn Wilderness
5

They push deeper into the woods; near-drowning incident

The pair travel deeper into the woods and Renee nearly drowns after slipping from a log spanning a river. Vern's hold is unyielding as the current threatens to pull her away. She fights to keep her head above water and stay alive.

Day River, log spanning a river
6

Remote cabin; Vern's attempted assault thwarted

They reach a remote cabin where Vern tries to rape Renee but stops short of committing the act. He maintains control with threats and proximity, leaving her under constant watch. The cabin's isolation makes any rescue seem distant.

Afternoon Remote cabin
7

Joe Evans appears; revelation of the father-daughter-like bond

While Vern fishes on the river, Joe Evans appears and joins Renee in a tense conversation with Vern. It is revealed that Joe is Vern's father, complicating the captor's dynamic. The revelation casts doubt on loyalties and what justice might look like in the wilderness.

Day Riverbank/Woods
8

Joe promises to return Renee to civilization

Joe promises to return Renee to civilization, but Vern resists the idea of letting her go. The plan frays as worries about pursuit and law enforcement begin to loom. The sense of looming danger colors every decision.

Day Woods
9

Helicopter and hunters scene; Vern shoots one hunter

The trio witnesses a helicopter overhead and two hunters in the area. Renee screams for help, triggering chaos: Vern shoots one hunter while the helicopter pilot saves the other. The chaotic moment leaves Renee in a precarious position between escape and captivity.

Day River/Forest
10

Joe fears authorities and reneges on return

Joe reneges on his earlier promise, fearing authorities will hunt them for the hunter's murder. He withdraws support for returning Renee and the plan to leave the woods falls apart. The tension between safety and survival grows as pursuit closes in.

Day Woods
11

Vern grows violent; Joe is injured and abandoned

Vern's temper grows increasingly disturbed and possessive, endangering everyone around him. When Joe is injured, Vern abandons him, and they flee with Renee. The power dynamic in the trio shifts as fear and desperation take over.

Day Woods
12

Renee escapes by stealing the rifle; bad fall follows

Renee manages to steal Vern's rifle and uses the moment to run. She slips on a hillside and falls over a cliff into a river below, fighting to stay afloat. Vern fires at her from above as she swims toward safety.

Afternoon Woods and river
13

Renee reaches railroad tracks; Vern closes in

Renee reaches railroad tracks, hoping civilization is near, but Vern closes in along the rails. She pushes forward in a desperate sprint, trying to escape the pursuit. The narrow path heightens the danger as the forest edges closer.

Evening Railroad tracks
14

Vern is shot by Joe; Renee is saved

Joe, having survived his wounds, shoots Vern, ending the threat and saving Renee. Vern collapses as Joe's action resolves the immediate danger. The ending leaves Renee free, but the ordeal's scars linger.

Evening Railroad tracks

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