Abducted by My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story

This crime thriller follows Elizabeth Thomas, a fifteen-year-old high school student who is manipulated and kidnapped by her teacher, Tad Cummins. The story focuses on the predatory relationship the educator builds with the teenager and the subsequent struggle Elizabeth faces to return to her normal life after being forced to flee across the United States.

Directed by Shawn Linden, this production followed his 2020 film Hunter Hunter. The movie features Summer H. Howell as Elizabeth Thomas and Michael Fishman as Tad Cummins, with a supporting cast including Averie Peters, Adam Hurtig, Lisa Marie DiGiacinto, and Paul Essiembre. Produced by Lifetime and Marwar Junction Productions, the film is a joint effort between Canada and the United States.

Since its release on August 12, 2023, the movie has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.8/10 based on 794 votes, while on TMDB, it has a higher score of 6.8/10 from 42 votes.