A Lonely Place to Die

A Lonely Place to Die

Out here, there's nowhere to hide.

R 2011 · 99 min · ★ 6.2 · Adventure, Action, Thriller, Crime

A group of five mountaineers are hiking and climbing in the Scottish Highlands when they discover a young Serbian girl buried in a small chamber in the wilderness. They become caught up in a terrifying game of cat and mouse with the kidnappers as they try to get the girl to safety.

Directed by Julian Gilbey · Written by Will Gilbey

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