This was a return to form for director John Dahl after the disappointments of Rounders and Unforgettable. College kid Paul Walker is on a road trip to pick up pal Leelee Sobieski, after taking a detour to bail his reckless brother (Steve Zahn) out of jail. Unfortunately, a late-night prank with their CB radio gets the brothers on the wrong side of unseen trucker "Rusty Nail", and it's not long before they're being chased by the clearly unhinged driver. This nicely paced and suspenseful teen movie combines elements of Duel and The Hitcher with a smart script, solid performances and enough tension to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.