Horror film “Passenger” (2026) reviewed for its road‑trip terror

The 2026 horror film *Passenger*, directed by André Øvredal, follows a couple, Tyler (Jacob Scipio) and Maddie (Lou Llobell), on a road trip that turns deadly when a demonic entity begins stalking them. The review notes the film’s strong opening with frequent jump‑scares but criticises a weaker middle section and a lack of back‑story for the antagonist, describing the exposition as thin and the pacing uneven. While the premise of a highway‑bound horror is compelling, the critique argues that the film relies too heavily on repeated scares without developing its mythology, leaving the audience with an unsatisfying resolution.

The reviewer also points out that the film’s visual style and the performances of Scipio and Llobell provide some merit, but overall the movie falls short of its potential due to under‑developed characters and an over‑reliance on horror clichés.