While researching a book on serial killings, writer Brian Kessler (David Duchovny) and his girlfriend, Carrie Laughlin (Michelle Forbes), travel cross-country to the murder sites and unwittingly stumble upon strangers who know the subject firsthand. A pair of hitchhikers (Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis) offer to share expenses for the trip, but Kessler doesn't realize just how close he is to his subject -- even as bodies pile up behind them. (Netflix.com)
Grade: B
Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis play the part of somewhat dimwitted, and completely out of touch with reality "red necks" with such ease and believability, it was almost difficult to understand that I wasn't watching a documentary! This movie was incredibly well acted, and David Duchovny's quiet, and at times boyish, demeanor was the perfect opposition to balance out Brad Pitt's borderline insanity and overall creep factor. I can honestly say that this is the first time I have watched a movie starring Brad Pitt, and been completely turned OFF! Sure, this movie was pretty slow moving in parts, and the "accidentally convenient" factor for a lot of the situations could be taken as falling into place a bit to easily, but, for the most part this was a great watch. If you're interested in having that eerie weirded out feeling for a couple of hours, this is definitely worth the watch!
