Rest Stop (2006)

Rest Stop Collection

These two films revolve around a rest stop with supernatural occurrences and a missing couple. The first film follows an aspiring actress whose boyfriend is abducted by a man in a yellow truck. The second film, set a year later, follows the boyfriend's brother as he searches for the couple, leading him to the rest stop and a deranged individual. Both films explore themes of mystery, thrill, and horror, critiquing society's neglect of mundane lives in favor of romanticizing unconventional lifestyles. They highlight poverty, societal rejection, and abandonment, offering social commentary on the consequences of neglect and ostracization. Through contrasting settings, the films invoke thought on community importance and the impact of societal behavior during turmoil.

2008 | Rest Stop: Don't Look Back

2006 | Rest Stop