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Freeway is a 1996 American crime thriller film directed by Matthew Bright and starring Reese Witherspoon and Kiefer Sutherland. The movie is a modern retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale, with a gritty and violent twist.
The film follows the story of Vanessa Lutz (Reese Witherspoon), a troubled and abused teenager living in poverty with her drug-addicted mother and stepfather. After Vanessa's stepfather is arrested for possession of drugs, she decides to run away from home and find her grandmother in Stockton, California.
Along the way, Vanessa encounters Bob Wolverton (Kiefer Sutherland), a charming and manipulative counselor who turns out to be a serial killer known as the "I-5 Killer". Wolverton attempts to assault and kill Vanessa, but she manages to escape and goes on the run from him.
As Vanessa continues her journey, she encounters a series of eccentric and dangerous characters, including a drug-addicted prostitute and a white supremacist couple. With Wolverton hot on her trail, Vanessa must use her wits and survival instincts to evade him and reach her destination.
"Freeway" is a dark and gritty film that explores themes of violence, abuse, and survival. Witherspoon's performance as Vanessa is particularly notable, showcasing her range as an actress and her ability to portray complex and conflicted characters.