The Maddening (1996)

In the chilling aftermath of a heated argument, David and Cassie Osborne find their lives spiralling into a nightmarish abyss. As dawn breaks, David leaves for work, unaware that Cassie, driven by turmoil, has decided to escape to her sister Joanne's place, taking their daughter Samantha with her. However, the sanctuary they seek remains disturbingly elusive, as they never reach their intended destination. As hours turn into days, David embarks on a frantic search for his missing family. Joanne, however, suspects a sinister hand in their disappearance, casting a shadow of doubt on David, and prompts a police investigation. Meanwhile, Cassie and Samantha find themselves entwined in the eccentric world of Roy and Georgina Scudder, and their daughter Jill. Having rescued the stranded duo from their car breakdown, the Scudders appear to be their unlikely saviours. Yet, beneath their odd demeanor lies a chilling secret. The Scudder's hospitality swiftly morphs into a terrifying hostage situation, with escape or communication with the outside world becoming an impossible dream. "The Maddening" is a thrilling journey into the heart of darkness, where a family's quest for safety turns into a horrifying struggle for survival.

The Maddening is a horror movie featuring Burt Reynolds and directed by Danny Huston.

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