The River Wild

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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 used in The River Wild include:

• 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, Gail kills Wade with the very same gun he was using against them for the duration of the movie.
• Kick the Dog - Wade attempts to shoot the family's dog during the film because he considers it expendable. The dog gets away unharmed.
• 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.