Ride Scare
Ride Scare

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Ride Scare

2020
Movie
72 min
English

Disturbed loner Tommy works as a ride share driver, cruising the streets, picking up strangers in the city. Except Tommy has a secret he keeps from his passengers: He's a murderous psychopath. When Tommy meets pretty office worker Jolene, he becomes obsessed with the idea of making her his next victim. Trapped in a vacant tech building, Jolene must run and fight to survive.

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Asif AkbarGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves in a terrifying situation when their car breaks down in a remote area. As they seek help, they uncover a dark secret and become targets of a sinister force lurking in the shadows. With dwindling hope and escalating danger, they must fight for survival against an unseen enemy.

Critical Reception

Ride Scare received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful atmosphere, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build tension but ultimately relies on familiar horror tropes.

  • Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the thin storyline.

  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver memorable scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Ride Scare are largely negative, with viewers frequently citing a lack of originality, poor pacing, and underdeveloped characters as major drawbacks. The film is often described as a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers aimed to create a modern take on classic road trip horror, drawing inspiration from films like 'The Hitcher' and 'Jeepers Creepers'.

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