‘Passenger’ Review: Melissa Leo in a Ho-Hum Highway Horror
The horror film 'Passenger' directed by André Ovredal explores the challenges of a road trip gone wrong. A young couple encounters a malevolent force while traveling in their van, leading to a series of jump scares. Despite its potential, the film is criticized for being generic and more suited for late-night television than a theatrical release.
- ▪The film runs for 94 minutes and captures the essence of a lengthy road trip.
- ▪The story follows a couple who experience freedom on the road but are pursued by a sinister presence.
- ▪Melissa Leo plays a character who offers ominous advice to the couple about traveling safely.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 16:51:18 +0000 |
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Lou Llobell in 'Passenger.' Paramount Pictures Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment As anyone who’s been on one knows, lengthy road trips can be a trying experience. The new horror film from director André Ovredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark) runs only 94 minutes, but it captures the feeling all too well. Like a bright headlight facing you dead on or the sudden honk of a loud horn, only the jump scares keep you from falling asleep during the seemingly interminable Passenger.
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