"Tyler" (Jacob Scipio) and "Maddie" (Lou Llobell) are a young couple who have decided to abandon the urban rat-race. She has done some interior design work on their old van, and so the pair set off for a life on the road. To be fair, she is a little less convinced by the romance of this new lifestyle and that only gets worse when they witness a nasty road accident on their first night out. That's just the start of…
130 million people take road trips every year. 15,400 of them are never seen again.
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.
Top Cast
Jacob Scipio
Tyler Genocchio
Lou Llobell
Maddie Brecker
Melissa Leo
Diana Larson
Joseph Lopez
The Passenger
Miles Fowler
Lucas Tedesco
Alan Trong
Daniel
Devielle Johnson
Neighborhood Watch Volunteer
James William Clark
Brad Fuller
Tony Doupe
Preacher
Charles Leggett
Gruff Nomad
June Clemons
Van Lifer - Betty
Bonni Dichone
Diner Waitress
William Lin-Yee
Night Owl Clerk
Joey Freitas
Police Officer
Michael Hilow
Brooklyn Driver
Norman Lesperance
Radio Preacher
Reviews
Passenger is a highly effective, incredibly tense supernatural thriller that breathes fresh, malevolent life into the road-trip horror subgenre, turning the concept of "van life" into a rolling prison of psychological dread. Director André Øvredal masterfully uses the cramped confines of a vehicle and the isolating darkness of the open road to build a slow-burn masterclass in atmospheric tension. The supernatural…
This was quite lovely. The tension builds because you get to know the characters and you can invest in their well-being. They aren't easily exchangeable teenagers being trapped in a cabin in the woods. These are two individuals with backstory and motivations that are trapped in a moving hell of their own making. The passenger is a fantastic monster and it doesn't get a reveal too early, which would have cheapened…
Initially this movie draws you in. But after that I think it becomes more predictable and less creative. I would give this a 6.5/10. Still worth a watch.
FAQ about Passenger
What is Passenger about?
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.
When was Passenger released?
Passenger was released in 2026.
What genres does Passenger belong to?
Passenger is categorised as Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in Passenger?
The cast of Passenger includes Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo, Joseph Lopez, Miles Fowler.