this movie reminds me of the scooby doo mystery incorporated episode, secret of the ghost rig but sadly the episode is better then this movie.
i love how good the shot compositions were and how unlike allot of directorial debutes, this was not entirely boring but i also didn't get much out of it.
dennis weaver is excellent and i think its sad that his great performance gets kinda wasted. its not bad but the performance does heavy lifting into me liking the character. i think this would have been better off as a short film.
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The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!
Rating
2.5 (1)
Release Date
11/13/1971Runtime
89 minsOverview
Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$450,000Revenue
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An ordinary man's commute becomes a nightmare when an anonymous truck driver forces him into a relentless battle for survival across the open desert. Hitchcock-level suspense from a single dangerous encounter that spirals into terrifying cat-and-mouse games.
Mood
TenseParanoidDread-soakedExhilarating
Themes
SurvivalIsolationObsession
Tone
Matter-of-fact
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
NaturalisticHandheld
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violence
Dennis Weaver
David Mann
Jacqueline Scott
Mrs. Mann
Eddie Firestone
Cafe Owner
Lou Frizzell
Bus Driver
Gene Dynarski
Man in Cafe
Lucille Benson
Lady at Snakerama
Tim Herbert
Gas Station Attendant
Charles Seel
Old Man
Shirley O'Hara
Waitress
Alexander Lockwood
Old Man in Car
Amy Douglass
Old Woman in Car
Dick Whittington
Radio Interviewer (voice)
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