The River Wild

The River Wild is a 1994 American thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, David Strathairn, John C. Reilly, and Joseph Mazzello. The story involves a family on a whitewater rafting trip who encounter two violent criminals in the wilderness.

Tropes included:

 * Affably Evil - Wade qualifies for this, period.
 * Big Bad - Wade.
 * Bond One-Liner - "He got to ride "The Gauntlet" after all".
 * The Dragon - Terry, though he reluctantly goes along with Wade's leadership.
 * Hoist by His Own Petard - At the climax of the film,.
 * Kick the Dog - Wade attempts to shoot the family's dog during the film because he considers it expendable..
 * Meaningful Name - Wade can't swim...
 * Punch Clock Villain: Terry, as he at times contests Wade's method.
 * Scenery Porn
 * Wasn't That Fun?? - After riding and surviving the feared "Gauntlet" with no injuries.