La pasajera (The Passenger), a 2021 Spanish horror-comedy, is a "creature hits the road" film that pays homage to 1980s sci-fi and body horror while grounding its terror in uncomfortable character dynamics. Plot Overview
A mother and her rebellious teenage daughter who are at odds. La pasajera (The Passenger), a 2021 Spanish horror-comedy,
The story follows four strangers sharing a van trip across rural Spain: Mariela (Cecilia Suárez): A deeply religious nurse
An eccentric, old-school, and casually misogynistic van driver. Mariela (Cecilia Suárez): A deeply religious nurse. The survival rule is simple:
The group's journey is derailed when they hit a hiker in the dark. After bringing her into the vehicle, they realize she is a host for a parasitic extraterrestrial entity that possesses its victims. The survival rule is simple: . Review Highlights
Critics and audiences generally describe the film as a "vile gem" that balances gore with heart. The Passenger (2021)