Black Cadillac

Black Cadillac

Year: 2003

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Director: John Murlowski

HorrorThrillerDramaHorror the undead and monster classicsTerrifying haunted and supernatural horror

Revenge in the driver’s seat Three young men become terrorized in a high-speed car chase with a mysterious pursuant.

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Time period

The events take place over a single cold night, with the pursuit progressing toward dawn as the group fights to escape and cross the state line into Minnesota.

Location

Wisconsin, Minnesota

The story unfolds on snowbound back roads of Wisconsin as three friends leave a roadhouse. A menacing 1957 Cadillac stalks them across rural highways, pushing into neighboring Minnesota. The winter landscape—empty cafés, open stretches, and frozen lakes—amplifies the sense of isolation and danger as the chase unfolds.

❄️ Snowy Midwest 🛣 Desolate highways 🏚 Roadside roadhouses

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:08

Main Characters – Black Cadillac (2003)

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Charlie Harman (Randy Quaid)

A cruel, vindictive man whose death is faked by Luther. He hunts the trio with a chilling resolve, driven by jealousy over his wife’s affair and a need to enforce control through fear. His violence and paranoia escalate the night into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Charlie’s fixation ultimately leads to a destructive, self-damaging confrontation.

🗡️ Violent 🧠 Calculating 🗺️ Obsessive

Scott (Shane Johnson)

The practical, protective leader of the group who tries to keep the peace and bail his friends out of trouble. He remains focused on getting everyone home safely, even as the danger intensifies. Scott’s quick thinking and stubborn resolve help the trio navigate a series of escalating threats. He embodies reluctant courage under pressure.

🧭 Leader 🛡️ Protective 💪 Determined

C.J. Longhammer (Josh Hammond)

Hot-headed and impulsive, CJ often acts before thinking, dragging others into risky situations. His bravado is challenged by the night’s events, including a kidnapping that tests his resilience. He evolves from a quick-tempered participant into a survivor who contributes to the group’s effort to outwit their pursuers. CJ’s stubborn nature fuels both conflict and endurance.

🔥 Impulsive 🛡️ Protective 🧭 Risk-taker

Robby (Jason Dohring)

Scott’s younger brother, present as part of the trio and contributing to the group’s dynamic. He brings a sense of youth and resilience to the journey, remaining loyal to his companions under pressure. Robby’s steadiness and willingness to endure hard moments help anchor the group when fear rises. He represents the vulnerable yet resilient side of theMac’s survival logic.

🧒 Youthful 🤝 Loyal 🧩 Connector

Jeannine (Kiersten Warren)

Charlie’s wife, who taunts him and distracts him at a critical moment, enabling the others to escape. She embodies a calculating, enigmatic force within the melodrama, complicating loyalties and blurring moral lines. Jeannine’s presence hints at a deeper motive beyond the immediate pursuit, influencing how the night unfolds.

💃 Manipulative 🧠 Calculating 🗝️ Complicit

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🚗 Pursuit

A single, relentless chase drives the plot as the Cadillac and its occupants close in on the trio. The night road becomes a moving battleground where every maneuver could mean the difference between safety and disaster. Tension escalates with each near-collision and high-speed swerve across ice and snow. The pursuit exposes how quickly trust dissolves when fear and survival override judgment.

🗡️ Revenge

Charlie Harman's vendetta—rooted in jealousy and a desire to confront a rival—propels the danger. The plot revolves around a death faked by his brother Luther and a murder attempt that exposes the depths of his obsession. Violence is used to settle perceived wrongs, revealing how revenge mutates into a driving force behind every dangerous encounter. The final confrontation culminates in a lethal consequence for those who sought to manipulate others.

🕵️ Deception

Truths are concealed behind lies: Charlie's death is faked, and loyalties shift as the group navigates who can be trusted. Jeannine's taunts and the Cadillac's sudden appearances reveal how manipulation fuels the night’s events. The layer of deception keeps the trio guessing about motives, identities, and the actual danger that surrounds them. As layers peel back, the real intent behind the pursuit becomes clear.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:08

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