Roadgames (1981) movie poster

Roadgames (1981)

"The truck driver plays games. The hitchhiker plays games. And the killer is playing the deadliest game of all!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 92% (RT: 92%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
Australia
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (196 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Cast
Stacy Keach as Patrick 'Pat' Quid
Jamie Lee Curtis as Pamela 'Hitch' Rushworth
Marion Edward as Madeleine 'Frita' Day
Grant Page as Smith or Jones
Thaddeus Smith as Policeman 'Abbott'
Steve Millichamp as Policeman 'Costello'
Alan Hopgood as Lester
John Murphy as Benny Balls
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 196 votes. Critics gave it 92%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Roadgames is a 1981 mystery, thriller, horror film directed by Richard Franklin. 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. The film has been rated by 196 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a mystery film, Roadgames delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Roadgames (1981) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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