Highway 395
Highway 395

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Highway 395

2000
Movie
104 min
English

In the Californian desert, Sheriff Wade has to deal with drug couriers on Highway 395, a criminal releasing from jail and a serial killer.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: Deneen G. TylerGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Lisa gets into a car accident and finds herself in a remote desert town after being rescued by a mysterious stranger named Hank. As Lisa tries to recover and find her way back home, she becomes increasingly suspicious of Hank and the isolated community he lives in, sensing that something sinister is at play.

Critical Reception

Highway 395 received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its slow pacing and predictable plot, though some appreciated the performances of its lead actors and the atmospheric tension it attempted to build. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film unengaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Some praised the brooding atmosphere and Melanie Lynskey's performance.

  • Others found the thriller elements underdeveloped and the narrative too slow.

  • The film was often criticized for failing to deliver on its suspenseful premise.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for Highway 395 is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Although released in 2000, some sources indicate that the film may have had festival screenings earlier, with a wider release in the early 2000s, contributing to its relatively obscure status.

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