The Desperate Hours

"The Desperate Hours" is a 1955 film directed by William Wyler. The movie follows the story of a family held hostage by escaped convicts seeking refuge in their home. A tense cat-and-mouse game ensues as the family tries to outwit their captors and alert the authorities without risking their safety. The film's central conflict revolves around the struggle for survival and the psychological battle between the captors and their hostages.