Terror Train

A group of college students plans a New Year's Eve costume party on a moving train. However, their festivities turn deadly when a mysterious killer begins stalking and murdering the students one by one. With no way to escape the train, the remaining survivors must unmask the killer before they all become victims. The mystery deepens as the killer seems to be targeting specific individuals with a hidden motive.

Terror Train was a modest commercial success, capitalizing on the slasher film craze of the late 1970s and early 1980s. While it received mixed reviews from critics, it has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective scares. Jamie Lee Curtis's performance further cemented her status as a scream queen.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective slasher elements.
• Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
• The train setting and costume disguises add to the film's unique horror appeal.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film's vintage slasher feel and the presence of Jamie Lee Curtis. Some viewers find the mystery engaging, though others point out plot inconsistencies and a lack of originality compared to other films in the genre.

Magician David Copperfield, who plays a magician on the train, performed many of the film's illusions himself, including making a full-size locomotive disappear.