Joy Ride

Three young friends on a cross-country road trip pick up a CB radio and playfully prank a trucker named "Rusty Nail." What starts as a joke quickly turns into a terrifying game of cat and mouse when the vengeful trucker begins to stalk and terrorize them. The pranksters find themselves in a desperate fight for survival as Rusty Nail's pursuit escalates into a deadly obsession.

Joy Ride received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, particularly Steve Zahn's. While some found the plot predictable or overly reliant on horror tropes, many acknowledged its effectiveness as a tense, action-filled thriller. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the film's straightforward thrills and chase sequences.

• Praised for its effective suspense and Steve Zahn's memorable performance.

• Noted for its thrilling chase sequences and tension-building plot.

• Some critics found the premise a bit thin and relied on typical horror conventions.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its intense thrill ride and solid performances. Many found it to be a suspenseful and entertaining movie that delivered on its premise of a terrifying road trip.

The character "Rusty Nail" was voiced by a different actor than the one who physically portrayed him. The physical actor was Matthew Kimbrough, while the voice of Rusty Nail was provided by Ted Levine.