Wrecker
Wrecker

Movie spotlight

Wrecker

2015
Movie
83 min
English

Best friends Emily and Lesley go on a road trip to the desert. When Emily decides to get off the highway and take a "short cut," they become the target of a relentless and psychotic trucker who forces them to play a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Brett DonowhoGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Four friends on a road trip find themselves in a desperate fight for survival when they are relentlessly pursued by a menacing truck driver. What starts as a fun getaway quickly devolves into a terrifying ordeal as they realize their pursuer has a sinister agenda and will stop at nothing to reach them.

Critical Reception

Wrecker received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences, who often cited its derivative plot and lack of originality as major drawbacks. While some acknowledged the attempts at suspense, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on familiar horror tropes, offering little new to the genre.

  • Performances are often overshadowed by a predictable and uninspired storyline.

  • Attempts at building tension are frequently undermined by illogical plot developments.

Google audience: Audience reception for Wrecker is scarce and largely unenthusiastic, with many viewers finding the movie to be a predictable and unoriginal entry in the thriller genre.

Fun Fact

Director Brett Donowho also wrote the screenplay for Wrecker.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Joan

Joan

I liked the thrill of having my heart race in my chest! The acting was good not a bad movie.If you ever had to deal with someones road rage you my not want to watch it especially if your sensitive to having your heart pound out if your ches...