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.

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1

Fraternity New Year's Eve Party

At a university fraternity's New Year's Eve party, Alana Maxwell is reluctantly roped into participating in a prank, luring the naive pledge Kenny Hampson into a bedroom with the promise of sex. The prank takes a dark turn when students place a stolen woman's corpse in the bed, traumatizing Kenny. As a result, Kenny is sent to a psychiatric hospital to recover from the distress.

New Year's Eve, three years before the train incident University fraternity house
2

Introduction of Students on the Train

Three years later, the same group of fraternity and sorority students gather for a costume-themed New Year's Eve train party. The group includes Alana, Ed, Doc, Jackson, Mitchy, Mo, a magician, and his assistant. The students are celebrating while aboard the train as it heads into the wilderness for the night.

New Year's Eve, three years after the fraternity party Onboard a train traveling into the wilderness
3

Ed's Murder and Masked Killer's Arrival

Before the train departs, Ed is murdered, and the killer dons Ed's Groucho Marx mask, boarding the train unnoticed, which allows him to blend in with the students. The group remains unaware of the threat as the killer begins to move among them during the journey. The murders start silently, disturbing the festive atmosphere.

Early during the train journey Onboard the train
4

Jackson's Murder in the Sleeper

The killer moves into the sleeper car and murders Jackson, who is found wearing a lizard costume. The train conductor, Carne, notices Jackson's body but does not realize the motive. The killer quickly hides the body, adding to the confusion among the students and crew.

Soon after Ed's murder Sleeper car
5

Mitchy's Death

Mitchy is murdered in her compartment by the killer, and her corpse is discovered by Carne. These successive murders heighten the panic among the students, who begin to suspect that a serial killer is onboard. Authorities are called to investigate the sudden string of deaths.

Following Jackson's murder Student compartment
6

Doc Finds Mo Dead During Magic Show

During a magic show designed to entertain the stranded students, Doc discovers that Mo has been murdered. The death adds to the mounting body count, leading to increased tension and fear among the group. The situation becomes dire as more suspects and secrets emerge.

During the magic entertainment Train car hosting the magic show
7

Conductor and Brakeman Discover More Victims

Train conductor Carne and brakeman Charlie find two additional dead students, confirming the killer's presence onboard. The crew quickly sequesters the remaining students into one car in an attempt to contain the situation. Tensions flare as the students realize they are trapped with a murderer.

Shortly after Mo's murder Onboard the train, near the crew's discovery
8

Train Emergency Brake Incident

Concerned about the safety of everyone onboard, Carne pulls the train's emergency brake, causing chaos and disorienting the passengers. The train comes to an abrupt stop in the wilderness, and the crew begins to escort the students off the train amid confusion, believing it might be a stunt by Doc.

Moment after the discover of multiple dead bodies On the train, in the wilderness
9

Alana Investigates Kenny and Suspects the Magician

Alana tries to visit Kenny at the psychiatric hospital, suspecting his possible involvement in the murders. She learns about his disturbed state, and later, she finds the magician's dead body and begins to suspect that Kenny is in disguise. Her suspicions lead her to confront the masked killer.

Following the train stop in the wilderness Hospital and train
10

Kenny Revealed as the Killer

Alana finds Kenny dressed in a disguise, posing as the magician’s assistant, revealing he is the actual killer. He confesses to the murders, driven by trauma rooted in the prank from years earlier. Kenny forces Alana to kiss him, which triggers a mental breakdown, alerting authorities to his unstable state.

During the confrontation Onboard the train
11

Kenny's Fall and Death

After suffering a mental breakdown, Kenny is beaten with a shovel by Carne and pushed towards the open train door. He falls into an icy river, ending his reign of terror. The remaining students and authorities watch as the killer is finally defeated, bringing an end to the deadly night.

At the conclusion of the confrontation Edge of the train, over the icy river

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:15

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