
Passenger
130 million people take road trips every year. 15,400 of them are never seen again.
Directed by André Øvredal
Produced by 18Hz Productions, Coin Operated
A relentless supernatural stalker-horror that traps a couple in their van with an unstoppable demonic force, prioritizing sustained dread and paranoia over introspection.
After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger that won't stop until it claims them both turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.
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Questions people ask
Is Passenger scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.
Does Passenger end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Passenger easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is Passenger violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.
Is Passenger sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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