Fender Bender
Fender Bender

Fender Bender

2016Movie91 minEnglish

In a small New Mexico town, teenager Hilary gets into a fender bender and innocently exchanges her personal information with the other driver, a terrifying and bizarre serial killer who stalks the country’s endless miles of roads and streets with his old rusty car, hungrily searching for his next unsuspecting victim.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Mark AshworthGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

On her 17th birthday, Hilary is gifted a driver's license and her own car, but her first drive alone turns into a terrifying ordeal. She is pursued by a ruthless killer in a black muscle car, leading to a night of cat-and-mouse terror. Hilary must rely on her wits and newfound independence to survive the relentless chase.

Critical Reception

Fender Bender received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some acknowledging its attempts at suspense and slasher elements, while others found its plot predictable and execution lacking. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the throwback to 80s slasher films and others criticizing its pacing and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to capture the spirit of 80s slasher movies but often falls short.
  • Some viewers found the suspenseful chase sequences engaging, while others felt the plot was derivative.
  • Character development was a point of criticism for many, with protagonists often perceived as underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Fender Bender are sparse and varied. Those who enjoyed it often cited its tension and throwback horror elements, while detractors pointed to a lack of originality and character depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the town of Rome, Georgia, with many local landmarks featured.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Slooooow slasher at a house in New Mexico during a storm_** A teenage girl (Makenzie Vega) is rearended by a creepy man (Bill Sage) whereupon they exchange information. Big mistake. “Fender Bender” (2016) is a professionally-made t...