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Bad Ben 7: The Haunted Highway
On the first night of his new job as a driver for the DROPUOFF service, jaded paranormal investigator Tom Riley can’t seem to shake his past, encountering several strange clients over the course of one fateful Halloween.
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Plot Summary
A troubled man, haunted by the malevolent spirit of 'Bad Ben,' finds himself on a desolate highway with a possessed car. As he battles the supernatural forces controlling the vehicle and his own deteriorating mental state, he must confront his past and find a way to escape the endless loop of terror. The journey becomes a desperate fight for survival against both external demons and internal struggles.
Critical Reception
As part of the 'Bad Ben' franchise, 'The Haunted Highway' received mixed to negative reviews, typical for the series. Critics often pointed to its low-budget production, B-movie charm, and Nigel Bach's singular vision as defining characteristics. While some appreciated its unique, independent horror aesthetic and the director's commitment, others found the plot thin and the execution amateurish.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a uniquely personal, low-budget horror experience.
Appreciated for its cult following and the auteur approach of its creator.
Criticized for its rudimentary filmmaking and narrative simplicity.
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Fun Fact
Nigel Bach, the writer, director, and star of the 'Bad Ben' series, often handles most of the production himself, leading to the distinctive independent and lo-fi aesthetic characteristic of the films.
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