Passenger Horror Film Teaser Reveals Chilling Road Trip Terror
Sarah Garza
Updated on May 17, 2026
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Paramount has unveiled the trailer for Passenger, a suspenseful road trip horror starring Melissa Leo, Jacob Scipio, and Lou Llobell. The trailer sets a dark tone with statistics about road trip fatalities and a terrifying sequence involving a mysterious stalker and supernatural occurrences.
The film follows a couple whose vehicle encounters eerie events after a tragic accident, leading them into a nightmare filled with claw marks, ghostly apparitions, and a haunting radio voice. The climax features a fiery church scene and a chilling voiceover from Leo's character: "No one outruns the passenger."
Directed by André Øvredal, Passenger joins 2026's horror lineup alongside titles like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Scream 7.
Melissa Leo, an Oscar-winning actress, stars in Passenger alongside Jacob Scipio and Lou Llobell. Her extensive filmography includes acclaimed roles in Frozen River and The Fighter, while Scipio and Llobell bring their own action-packed credentials to the project.
The film arrives in theaters on May 22, 2026, promising a gripping experience for horror enthusiasts.
Passenger will be released in theaters on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Cast members include Melissa Leo, Jacob Scipio, and Lou Llobell, with supporting roles featuring Joseph Lopez and other talented actors.
Written by Zachary Donohue and T. W. Burgess, and produced by Walter Hamada and Gary Dauberman, Passenger combines talent from across the entertainment industry.
For more updates on Melissa Leo's career, including her work in The Fighter and Frozen River, stay tuned to film news platforms.
