Watch Held Hostage

Held Hostage is a gripping made-for-TV movie that was released on Lifetime in 2009. The story revolves around Michelle a single mother (played by Julie Benz) who works as a nurse at a hospital. One morning, as she is driving to work, she is ambushed and abducted by a man named Jack (played by Bruce McGill). Jack forces Michelle to drive him to his hideout in the woods, where she is tied up and held captive.

The narrative of the movie unfolds from the perspectives of Michelle, Jack, and the police officers tasked with finding and rescuing her. While Jack's past is not wholly explored in the movie, it is hinted at that he is a former convict who has been released from prison and is looking for revenge on those that put him there.

As Michelle is held captive, she tries to find a way to escape while trying to get to know her captor. Through their discussions, she learns more about Jack and his motivations, and as the two become somewhat closer, the question arises about whether she will be able to get through to him and persuade him to release her.

Meanwhile, the police are working tirelessly to locate Michelle and bring her to safety. However, the investigation proves complicated, as Jack is a skilled tracker who has managed to conceal his location deep inside the forest.

As the story progresses, the tension and suspense continue to build as a race against time ensues. Michelle's life hangs in the balance as she tries to gain Jack's trust - and in doing so, secure her freedom.

Overall, Held Hostage is a well-crafted and suspenseful thriller that keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat. Julie Benz delivers an outstanding performance as Michelle, and the film's direction and cinematography are both top-notch. Despite the film's darker themes, the strong characters and emotive performances help to make Held Hostage a compelling and enjoyable movie.

Held Hostage is a series that ran for 1 seasons (1 episodes) between July 19, 2009 and on Lifetime