Top 10 Thrillers About Drivers

Description: A man on a business trip finds himself pursued by a relentless, unseen truck driver in this classic thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. The film showcases the psychological terror of being hunted on the open road.

Fact: This was Spielberg's feature film directorial debut. The entire film was shot in sequence, which is rare in film production.

Description: A mysterious, driverless black Lincoln Continental terrorizes a small town, leading to a battle between the townspeople and the malevolent vehicle.

Fact: The film's car was a custom-built vehicle, designed to look menacing. It was later used in other films and TV shows.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Max, a former cop turned lone warrior, becomes the reluctant protector of a community of survivors, using his driving skills to fend off marauders.

Fact: The film was shot in the Australian outback, and many of the vehicles were real, modified cars from the era. It was the first film in the series to gain international acclaim.

Description: A shy teenager buys a 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, which turns out to be possessed and begins to take over his life, leading to a series of deadly events.

Fact: The film is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. The car used in the film was actually a 1957 Plymouth Fury, as the 1958 model was not produced.

Description: A mysterious figure in a black turbocharged car seeks revenge on a gang of street racers who killed him, using his driving skills to exact justice.

Fact: The car used in the film, the Dodge M4S, was specifically built for the movie and became a cult icon. The film features a young Charlie Sheen.

Description: Frank Martin, a former Special Forces operative, now works as a "transporter," delivering packages without asking questions. However, when he breaks his own rules, he's drawn into a world of danger and high-speed chases.

Fact: Jason Statham performed most of his own stunts, including driving sequences. The film's director, Louis Leterrier, was only 27 when he directed this movie.

Description: A Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver finds himself in a perilous situation when a heist goes wrong. This film captures the essence of a driver's life with its intense driving sequences and the psychological depth of its characters.

Fact: The film's director, Nicolas Winding Refn, won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival for this movie. Ryan Gosling did many of his own stunts, including driving.

Description: A stuntman uses his "death-proof" car to stalk and kill young women, but his plans are thwarted when he encounters a group of women who fight back.

Fact: The film was part of Quentin Tarantino's double feature with Robert Rodriguez's "Planet Terror." The car chase scenes were shot with real stunt drivers.

Description: A Vietnam War veteran, now a car delivery driver, takes on a cross-country challenge, driving a Dodge Challenger, while evading the law and confronting his own demons.

Fact: The film was remade in 1997 with Viggo Mortensen in the lead role. The original film's ending was changed for its UK release.

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

Fact: The film was remade in 2007 with Sean Bean in the role of the hitcher. The original film was inspired by a real-life incident.