Road Games
Road Games

Road Games

2015Movie95 minEnglish

When hitchhiker Jack rescues Véronique from a road rage altercation, the twosome decide to travel together for safety’s sake after learning a serial killer is cutting a murderous swathe through the region. Tired and hungry, they decide against their better judgment to take up an offer to stay the night at a mysterious elderly couple’s mansion…

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users60%
Director: Abel FerraraGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman, desperate for money, takes a job as a "courier" delivering packages across the country. However, she soon finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious figure who seems to be watching her every move. As the stakes get higher, she must race against time to uncover the truth behind her assignment and escape with her life.

Critical Reception

Road Games received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised Ferrara's distinct directorial style and the film's atmospheric tension, others found the plot to be somewhat derivative and predictable. Audience reactions were also varied, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements and others feeling it lacked the impact of Ferrara's earlier works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Ferrara's signature gritty style.
  • Criticized by some for a plot that treads familiar ground without significant innovation.
  • Performance of the lead actress was noted as a strong point in an otherwise uneven film.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent thriller with some tense moments, though many felt it didn't quite live up to its potential or stand out in the genre. The pacing and plot twists received mixed opinions, with some appreciating the ride and others finding it anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, with many scenes taking place on desolate stretches of highway to enhance the sense of isolation and dread.

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