
'Passenger' Review Thread
I will continue to update this post as reviews come in.
Rotten Tomatoes: Fresh
Critics Consensus: N/A
| Critics | Score | Number of Reviews | Average of Rated Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Critics | 67% | 12 | 5.80/10 |
| Top Critics | % | 0 |
Metacritic: N/A (0 Reviews)
Sample Reviews:
Alison Foreman, IndieWire B- - “Passenger” may lack the interpersonal and mythological complexities required of a proper, obsession-worthy classic. But Øvredal is nevertheless skilled at trapping his audience inside a disorienting, semi-liminal space where anything can happen.
Linda Marric, HeyUGuys 4/5 - While not entirely perfect, Passenger still manages to deliver enough tension, atmosphere, and genuinely unnerving moments to make for a highly effective horror experience.
SYNOPSIS:
After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger that won't stop until it claims them both turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.
CAST:
- Jacob Scipio as Tyler
- Lou Llobell as Maddie
- Melissa Leo as Diana
DIRECTED BY: André Øvredal
SCREENPLAY BY: Zachary Donohue, T.W. Burgess
PRODUCED BY: Walter Hamada, Gary Dauberman
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jenny Hinkey, Nathan Samdahl, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Federico Verardi
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Guy Hendrix Dyas
EDITED BY: Martin Bernfeld
COSTUME DESIGNER: Kimberly Adams-Galligan
MUSIC BY: Christopher Young
CASTING BY: Jennifer L. Smith, Tricia Wood
RUNTIME: 94 Minutes
RELEASE DATE: May 22, 2026