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Every Mother's Worst Fear
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Every Mother's Worst Fear

1998-08-19 · 91 min · ★ 4.9

Drama · Thriller · TV Movie

Faced with her parents' recent divorce, her mother working long hours and her high school boyfriend dumping her, 16-year-old Martha looks for solace in the world of Internet chat rooms. Innocent chatting turns deadly as Martha attracts the attention of a pedophile and cyber-kidnapping ring. Martha's mother Connie suspects foul play and begins a frantic search for her daughter, enlisting the help of the police, the FBI and an expert hacker.

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Directors
Bill L. Norton
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Countries
Canada
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Released

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Cheryl LaddCheryl LaddConnie Hoagland
Jordan LaddJordan LaddMartha Hoagland
Robert WisdenRobert WisdenJeff Hoagland
Vincent GaleVincent GaleDrew Pederson
Ted McGinleyTed McGinleyScanman
Blu MankumaBlu MankumaDetective Maris
Tom ButlerTom ButlerAgent Weatherby
Chiara ZanniChiara ZanniSherry
Brendan FehrBrendan FehrAlan
Don ThompsonDon ThompsonMartin Penny 'Skokie'
Andrew McIlroyAndrew McIlroyCarl

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