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'Passenger' Review: André Øvredal Shatters the Van Life Dream in a Brutal Road Horror

21.05.2026 17:12 1 min 2 sources
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'Passenger' Review: André Øvredal Shatters the Van Life Dream in a Brutal Road Horror
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In Brief

Director André Øvredal's horror film 'Passenger' hits theaters May 22. It follows a couple whose van life dream turns into a nightmare as they encounter a demonic entity on the road. Critics praise inventive scares but note weak mythology and overexposure of the antagonist.

On May 22, André Øvredal's ('Trollhunter', 'The Autopsy of Jane Doe') horror film 'Passenger' opens in theaters. The story centers on a couple traveling in an RV who face a supernatural threat on a night road — a demonic being known among travelers as 'the Passenger'.

Key points

  • Genre: horror with thriller and drama elements.
  • Techniques: classic scares relocated from a house to a mobile home; 360-degree shots and rearview camera used.
  • Rating: C+ (per one source).

Reviewers highlight inventive jump scares and atmosphere but criticize excessive exposition of the antagonist and underdeveloped mythology. The film is released by Paramount Pictures.

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