Top 10 Horror Films About Drivers and Truckers

Description: Steven Spielberg's directorial debut features a businessman being relentlessly pursued by a menacing tanker truck, turning a routine drive into a life-or-death chase.

Fact: The film was initially a TV movie, but its success led to a theatrical release. Spielberg used a real truck for most of the film, which was driven by stunt driver Carey Loftin.

Description: Although centered around a possessed car, the film features scenes where the car terrorizes drivers, fitting into the theme of vehicular horror.

Fact: The film was directed by John Carpenter, and the car, a 1958 Plymouth Fury, was given its own character arc.

Description: While not exclusively about drivers, Johnny Smith's visions include a truck driver who will cause a catastrophic event, making it relevant to the theme.

Fact: The film is based on Stephen King's novel, and Christopher Walken's performance as Johnny Smith was critically acclaimed.

Description: A young man picks up a hitchhiker who turns out to be a psychopath, leading to a deadly game of cat and mouse on the desolate highways.

Fact: The film was remade in 2007 with Sean Bean in the titular role. The original was noted for its intense performance by Rutger Hauer.

Description: A couple's road trip turns into a nightmare when their car breaks down, and the wife is kidnapped by a truck driver, forcing the husband into a desperate rescue mission.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence to capture the escalating tension. Kurt Russell performed many of his own stunts.

Description: A group of teenagers encounter a ghostly road train that terrorizes them on an isolated stretch of road in the Australian outback.

Fact: The film was shot in the Australian outback, utilizing the vast, empty landscapes to enhance the feeling of isolation and fear.

Description: Three young people find themselves in a deadly game with a truck driver after playing a prank on the CB radio, leading to a terrifying pursuit.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Roadkill" during production. It was inspired by the urban legend of the "Killer Truck."

Description: Three friends on a road trip are stalked by a mysterious black Cadillac, leading to a series of horrifying events.

Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days, and the black Cadillac was a character in itself, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Description: A group of friends on a road trip encounter a seemingly abandoned truck that harbors a dark secret, turning their journey into a fight for survival.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life urban legends about haunted trucks.

Description: A trucker picks up a mysterious hitchhiker who turns out to be a vampire, leading to a night of horror at a remote truck stop.

Fact: This low-budget film became a cult classic among horror fans for its unique take on the vampire genre.