THE VAULT

Road Games (1981) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.4/100

The truck driver plays games. The hitchhiker plays games. And the killer is playing the deadliest game of all!

The Premise

A truck driver plays a cat-and-mouse game with a mysterious serial killer in a van who lures young female hitchhiker victims on a desolate Australian highway.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Thriller, Road Games taps into fundamental fears. The 6.4/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of australia, truck, serial killer continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.