Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer. (IMDb)
An effective psycho-killer thriller with a simple but suspenseful chase premise (semi-trucks have never been more terrifying), believable protagonists (Zahn is especially good as the high-energy troublemaker) and a chilling faceless villain (Levine’s creepy deep drawl doesn’t need visual support). A few more “how” and “why” answers would be nice as the terrifying plot developments pile up, but in the end, your pounding heart takes the forefront in this frantic flick that keeps you on your toes.
7.3/10
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Steve Zahn! We haven’t heard from him in a while, have we?
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yeah no kidding hey? too bad! i’ve always liked him in everything i’ve seen him in.
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Really silly, but actually kind of works. Nice review Joel.
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thanks Dan! yeah it definitely has that early 2000s thriller cheese, but I was engaged throughout!
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If you think this movie makes trucks scary, check out 1971 film Duel directed by Steven Spielberg. Man talk about scary trucks!
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nice, I’ll have to be on the lookout for that one! must have been one of spielberg’s earliest, no?
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yes this was one of his earliest film. its a must see, I think you’ll like it. a 70’s film but I think it still holds up today. as far as the intense thrillers go anyways. but yes, Duel, check it out I’d love to read your review on it!
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awesome, i’ll keep you posted! 🙂
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