**This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!**
“The road can be a scary place…”
PASSENGER released in theaters on May 22nd 2026. The supernatural horror film stars Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-four minutes.
A young couple make the decision to move out of their apartment so they can take on life on the road together in their new van, but after coming across a crash on the road, they soon begin to suspect that something demonic has latched on to them, following them everywhere they go.
Here is the trailer:
PASSENGER is a decent enough watch with a few note-worthy scares thrown in. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
Spooky opening!
I almost wish I hadn’t seen the trailer for this film because it would have made the opening even more chilling. That being said, I still enjoyed the ride and it was fun seeing this in a packed theater. Some of the jump scares were a little cheesy, but they were also a lot of fun. The opening to this film definitely set the bar high enough.
Dug the vibe!
It’s no secret that I love horror movies from the early 2000’s and I thought that this film could have effortlessly released during that time. Was this movie amazing? No, not at all, but it was entertaining and a lot of fun. I was hooked the whole time and I easily found myself transported back to a time when horror movies were fun and spooky without making me think too hard about what was actually going on.
The characters weren’t insufferable by any means, which tends to happen in films like this. The actors did a good enough job with what they were given and I actually found myself rooting for them, which is a good sign.
It was a simple trip from road A to B and it worked for me personally. It was very easy to turn my mind off and just relax and enjoy the ride.
The Cons:
Nothing new here…
This is a movie I’ve seen before. The plot and formula could have easily been taken from several other horror movies. The ending was a little silly, but as long as you manage your expectations, you’ll still have a good time with this film.
So am I in or out?
I’m in!
(3.5/5 stars)
PASSENGER is a spooky thrill ride that channels horror movies from the 2000’s in an entertaining way, making this a fun popcorn watch.
Don’t expect anything too unique here and you’ll have a decent time!
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on PASSENGER in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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