Car Trouble

About This Movie

So, ‘Car Trouble’ is this intriguing little thriller from 2021 that digs into the surreal. The atmosphere is thick with tension, especially as our lead grapples with bizarre occurrences after a mundane drive home. The pacing is deliberate—sometimes slow to build—but it really immerses you in the protagonist’s mounting paranoia. It's interesting how the film leans on practical effects to create those strange phenomena, giving it a tangible feel that CGI often lacks. The performances are solid, with a certain authenticity in the lead’s unraveling psyche. What stands out is the way it plays with the ordinary, turning a simple car ride into something nightmarish. It’s not for everyone, but there’s definitely a unique vibe here worth exploring.

Surreal themes of paranoiaStrong practical effectsDeliberate pacing that builds tension