In the Lake of the Woods

Year: 1996

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Carl Schenkel

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Senatorial hopeful John Waylan faces ruin when accusations surface that he ordered and took part in a Vietnamese village massacre. The scandal destroys his campaign and threatens his marriage to Kathy. Fleeing to a remote cabin, John awakens to find Kathy missing, sparking a tense quest for answers that heightens the suspense.

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