Top 10 Thrilling Road Trip Movies

Description: Steven Spielberg's directorial debut, "Duel," features a man driving through the California desert who becomes the target of a relentless, unseen truck driver. This film is a masterclass in suspense, using the road as a stage for psychological warfare.

Fact: The entire film was shot in just 13 days, and Spielberg used his own car for the protagonist's vehicle.

Description: A Dutch thriller where a man's girlfriend disappears at a rest stop, leading him on a quest to find her, only to encounter a chilling truth. This film explores the psychological horror of a road trip gone awry.

Fact: The film was remade in 1993 with an American setting, but the original is often considered superior.

Description: When a couple's car breaks down in the desert, the wife is kidnapped, and the husband must navigate a web of deceit and danger to save her. This film showcases the isolation and vulnerability of road trips gone wrong.

Fact: Kurt Russell performed many of his own stunts in this film, including driving scenes.

Description: After a police raid, a family of psychopathic killers goes on the run, leading to a violent road trip filled with mayhem and murder. This film blends horror with the road trip genre in a disturbing way.

Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its graphic violence.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, a father and son travel on foot across a desolate America, facing dangers at every turn. While not a traditional road trip, the journey is fraught with suspense and survival elements.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations including Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Louisiana to capture the bleak, post-apocalyptic landscape.

Description: A sequel to the original "The Hitcher," this film follows a new victim of the same mysterious killer, continuing the theme of a deadly road trip.

Fact: The film was released directly to video, bypassing a theatrical release.

Description: Two brothers and a friend find themselves in a terrifying situation after playing a prank on a truck driver over the CB radio. The road trip turns into a chase for survival against an unseen enemy.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Roadkill" during production.

Description: A young man picking up a hitchhiker on a lonely road finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a psychotic killer. The film captures the essence of road trip terror with its relentless pursuit and eerie atmosphere.

Fact: The film was remade in 2007 with Sean Bean taking on the role of the menacing hitchhiker.

Description: A writer and his girlfriend travel across America to research serial killers, unknowingly picking up a real one as their hitchhiker. The road trip becomes a dark journey into the psyche of a murderer.

Fact: Brad Pitt's performance as the serial killer Early Grayce was critically acclaimed.

Description: A group of friends on a road trip encounter a mysterious hitchhiker who leads them into a night of terror and revelations. This lesser-known film captures the essence of a suspenseful journey.

Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days with a very low budget, emphasizing its indie roots.