Disappearance 2002 film

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"Disappearance" is a 2002 American mystery thriller television film directed by Walter Klenhard, starring Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, and others. The story follows the Henley family, who stumble upon the ghost town of Weaver while on a road trip through Nevada. In Weaver, they encounter mysterious symbols, dried human skin, and a videotape showing previous visitors being taken by an unseen force. After their SUV's battery dies, they spend the night in an abandoned building. The next day, the family splits up to search for help, but Jim finds his SUV at a nearby neutron bomb test site. Meanwhile, Patty falls into a mine shaft and hears growling sounds below. Matt and Kate rescue her, but the creatures remain elusive. Jim returns with a new battery, but their escape is blocked by a school bus and truck. They take shelter in a building until they can flee. The family later encounters Sheriff Richards, who investigates Ethan's disappearance. Lester, an inmate, warns of mutated beings or spirits tied to Weaver's history. Kate finds the girl from the video alive, but upon returning, the girl is gone. The family stays in a motel, sensing danger, and decides to leave immediately. As they try to escape, their car flips after hitting an unseen creature. Six months later, the family, now in a dazed state, works in Two Wells, where Jim is a gas station attendant and Patty a waitress. Sheriff Richards interacts with Lester before leaving him in the desert. The film ends ...