Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez

Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez

Directed by Jessica Harmon

Produced by Johnson Production Group, Sprott Productions

202285 min6.8 / 10

A harrowing true-crime drama centered on a child's survival and resilience amid systematic abuse and captivity.

The true story of 14-year-old freshman Abby Hernandez who vanished while walking home from school in North Conway, New Hampshire. Kicking off the state’s largest search, Abby’s disappearance left her family, especially her mother Zenya , investigators and the community mystified of her whereabouts. Taken by Nathaniel Kibby, Abby was kept is a soundproof container and forced to wear a shock collar while enduring psychological, sexual and emotional abuse. Despite suffering daily torture, Abby kept hope alive that she would one day be able to see her family again.

Questions people ask

  • Is Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity91

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Surprise63

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Love60

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