I recently watched the Spanish film 🇪🇸 The Passenger (2022) on Shudder. The plot revolves around a group traveling through the countryside who encounter a strange spacecraft with an unusual species outside it. The leave the situation only to accidentally hit a local who wanders into the road. They take him in to rush him to the hospital but quickly discover the man isn't what he seems.
Co-directed by Raúl Cerezo and Fernando González, known for their collaboration on The Ederly, the film features Ramiro Blas, Cecilia Suárez, Carmen Ibeas, and Vasileios Papatheocharis.
The movie has the necessary elements to be worthwhile, with solid acting and well-written, authentic characters. The storyline is uniquely set up, and the alien spacecraft and species are impressive. Surprisingly, the CGI and special effects exceed expectations, particularly in corpses, makeup, and prosthetics. Unfortunately, the kills in the movie are just okay, which is disappointing given the potential with the special effects of the infected.
In conclusion, The Passenger has redeeming and unique elements, making it worth a watch, but it falls short of its full potential. I would score it a 5.5-6/10 and recommend seeing it once.
