The Commute
The Commute

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The Commute

2011
Movie
12 min
English

Ride with professional wrestler Giant Bernard on his 12,000-mile monthly journey from his home in the USA to the ring in Japan. Using an innovative fusion of image and sound, The Commute captures a family man's struggle to balance the brutal and the beautiful.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Director: Jake WestGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a mysterious and violent entity begins stalking a lonely stretch of highway, a group of strangers on a late-night bus find themselves in a desperate fight for survival. As the bus breaks down and the attacks escalate, they must band together to uncover the truth behind the creature and escape its deadly grasp.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the gore and suspenseful moments, the overall consensus was that 'The Commute' failed to deliver a fresh or compelling horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-stakes tension and gore.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and weak character development.

  • Some found the creature design intriguing, though underutilized.

Google audience: Audience reviews were scarce and largely negative, with many viewers finding the film to be a predictable and uninspired entry into the horror genre. Common complaints included a lack of originality and a failure to generate genuine scares.

Fun Fact

Despite its limited release and reception, the film notably features Tom Arnold in a supporting role, a departure from his more comedic roles.

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