Roadgames
Roadgames

Roadgames

1981Movie101 minEnglish

A truck driver plays a cat-and-mouse game with a mysterious serial killer in a van who lures young female hitchhiker victims on a desolate Australian highway.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users70%
Director: Richard FranklinGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck trucker, Patrick, is hitchhiking across Australia when he becomes the prime suspect in a series of brutal murders targeting women. As the police close in and the body count rises, Patrick must race against time to uncover the real killer's identity and clear his name before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Roadgames received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, strong performances, and clever twists. It is often considered a cult classic within the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its Hitchcockian suspense and effective build-up of tension.
  • Stacy Keach's performance as the wrongly accused trucker is a standout element.
  • The film's mystery keeps viewers guessing until the final reveal.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the suspenseful plot and the feeling of being on edge throughout the film. Some viewers found the pacing to be deliberate but effective in building dread.

Fun Fact

The film was initially planned to be directed by Alfred Hitchcock before Richard Franklin took over.

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JPV852

JPV852

Uneven suspense-thriller does feature a fine performance from Stacy Keach but otherwise pretty disappointing as I normally enjoy these sorts of thrillers. Also has characters making bizarre, though luckily ultimately correct choices... **2....