Terror Train

Terror Train

Year: 2022

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Philippe Gagnon

Echo Score: 38
HorrorHorror

Once the train departs, the horror escalates. Alana and several college seniors board a festive, Halloween‑themed party car, hoping for a night of fun. Their celebration turns deadly when a shadowy assailant begins hunting the passengers, killing them one by one as the train hurtles onward, forcing the survivors to confront the terror.

Dark
Bittersweet ending
Emotionally heavy
High intensity
Fast pacing
Simple story

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Time period

New Year's Eve, three years after the initial prank

The story spans a period starting with the initial prank at the university and culminates on New Year's Eve three years later during a train journey. The setting during winter holidays adds to the festive yet tense atmosphere, with the passage of years highlighting themes of memory and trauma.

Location

University, Train

The movie is set primarily in a university environment and on a train traveling through remote wilderness. The university scenes involve student life and college pranks, while the train serves as a confined setting for the horror and mystery elements, emphasizing isolation and suspense.

🎓 Educational 🚂 Transportation 🏞️ Wilderness

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 04:57

Main Characters – Terror Train (2022)

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Alana Maxwell

Alana is a former participant in the prank, now confronting her past and its consequences. She shows resilience and caring traits as she attempts to uncover the killer, driven by guilt and a desire for truth.

🕵️‍♀️ Investigator 😔 Guilt 💪 Resilient

Kenny Hampson

Kenny is the traumatized survivor of the prank who becomes the key suspect and ultimately the killer. His mental instability and past trauma drive his violent actions, reflecting deep psychological scars.

🧠 Mentally disturbed 🔪 Killer 🧴 Disguise

Doc

Doc is a prankster and ringleader whose actions set off the chain of events. His curiosity and resourcefulness make him a character who is both humorous and vulnerable to danger.

🤡 Prankster 🧩 Curious 🔪 Victim

Carne (Caroline)

Carne is the train conductor, responsible for managing the chaos and discovering the murders. She is authoritative and level-headed, navigating the tense situation with determination.

👩‍✈️ Authority 🧭 Leader 💼 Responsible

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 04:57

Major Themes – Terror Train (2022)

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🩸 Death and Trauma

The movie explores how childhood pranks and traumatic experiences can have lasting psychological effects. The brutality of the murders on the train reveals the destructive power of unresolved guilt and mental instability. The theme underscores the impact of past actions on present consequences.

🔪 Secrets and Deception

Characters hide their true identities and motives, with the killer disguising themselves and impersonating others. The story emphasizes how deception can lead to chaos and violence, keeping characters and viewers uncertain about who to trust.

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 04:57

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