Terror Train

Terror Train

Roger Spottiswoode

(1980)

A masked killer targets six college kids responsible for a prank gone wrong three years earlier and who are currently throwing a large New Year's Eve costume party aboard a moving train.

Cast

Ben Johnson
Carne: Ben Johnson
Jamie Lee Curtis
Alana: Jamie Lee Curtis
Hart Bochner
Doc: Hart Bochner
Sandee Currie
Mitchy: Sandee Currie
Ben Johnson
Carne: Ben Johnson
Jamie Lee Curtis
Alana: Jamie Lee Curtis
Hart Bochner
Doc: Hart Bochner
Sandee Currie
Mitchy: Sandee Currie
Timothy Webber
Mo: Timothy Webber

Crew

DirectorRoger Spottiswoode
Production DesignGlenn Bydwell
Executive ProducerLamar Card
Line ProducerDon Carmody
Art DirectionGuy J. Comtois

Overview and Horror Legacy

Over time, it has gained a cult following, particularly among fans of Jamie Lee Curtis and classic slashers. Terror Train received mixed reviews upon release, with some critics praising its suspenseful setup while others found it formulaic. A genuine touchstone of psychological horror.

Collector Market and Memorabilia

The intelligence and craft sustain collector appeal — a horror film built on character and atmosphere rather than spectacle generates materials that reward repeated engagement.

Cult Status

Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, Terror Train was produced during the peak of the slasher boom inspired by Halloween. Terror Train received mixed reviews upon release, with some critics praising its suspenseful setup while others found it formulaic. Over time, it has gained a cult following, particularly among fans of Jamie Lee Curtis and classic slashers.

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