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Netflix viewers disgusted by 'most disturbing' film yet with grim scenes

Viewers of a new Netflix film have branded it the 'most disturbing' show they have seen so far on the popular streaming service.

The 2015 film, a true crime drama called the Cleveland Abduction, was recently added to Netflix and lovers of all things real-life, fans jumped on the movie.

However, some fans have been left horrified by some of the scenes, as it is based on the Ariel Castro kidnappings which took place in the early 2000s, writes the Daily Record.

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The film looks examines the story of Michelle Knight, first of three victims to be imprisoned by Castro at his home in Cleveland, Ohio.

Played by Taryn Manning, Michelle disappeared on August 23 2002 after leaving a family members home.

Given the realistic portrayal of the story, and grim plotline, viewers ended up on social media sharing their upset and fear at the drama.

One Twitter user wrote: "Cleveland Abduction is one of the most disturbing things I’ve ever watched. There’s some sick freaks in this world."

Another said: "Watching Cleveland Abduction and I'm currently deeply disturbed."

And a third wrote: "But the thought of it actually being a true story disgusted me so much I can’t even imagine how traumatising it must have been for those girls..."

A brief synopsis of the film reads: "Abducted and imprisoned, Michelle Knight finds the will to survive amid the most horrific and heartbreaking of circumstances in this true-crime drama."

Only 21 years old at the time, Michelle had been scheduled to appear in court for a child custody case for her son before her abduction.

Following Michelle's capture, Amanda Berry, 17, was the second person to be abducted in April 2003.

Amanda also went on to give birth to Castro’s child while still imprisoned by the criminal.

Ariel Castro (Reuters)

Castro's last victim was 14 year old Gina DeJesus who went missing the following year in April 2004.

Michelle lived through captivity until 2013, having only been rescued after Berry managed to escape and alert authorities.

The deviant offender was eventually sentenced to life imprisonment plus 1,000 years in prison, without the chance of parole.

Despite his sentence, Castro committed suicide in his prison cell just one month after he was found guilty.

You can watch the Cleveland Abduction on Netflix right now.

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