For lovers of the desolate and eerie, there is no better setting for a thriller or horror movie than a desert road in the middle of nowhere. In a place in which, if you find encounter trouble, you are unlikely to be seen or heard, this foreboding setting has been the backdrop of some unmissable movies. There is only one rule for movies like these, expect the unexpected. Sound like something you’d love to immerse yourself in? Luckily for you we have collated a list of the best desert road movies that you absolutely must watch.

WOLF CREEK 2

First on our list of the best desert road movies is Wolf Creek 2. In this 2013 sequel to the original, John Jarrett, Ryan Corr and Shannon Ashlyn star in Wolf Creek 2. This movie is top on our list of the best desert road movies and is guaranteed to shock and thrill a wide range of viewers. Set in the outback, Wolf Creek 2 follows deranged serial killer Mick Taylor as he slowly picks off and savagely slaughters innocent tourists. Expect the unexpected in this cinematic classic.

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THE WAY BACK

Directed by Peter Weir, this Oscar nominated movie has earned its place on our list of the best desert road movies. Set in 1940, this film follows three men as they flee a Siberian Gulag. The three men are accompanied by four other people who were also imprisoned, and along their journey they also encounter a teenage girl who joins their group as they attempt their undetected escape. The group make their escape during a snowstorm and are met with the bleak prospect of life-threatening cold weather, a lack of food and water and other deadly issues that come with navigating unforgiving desert terrain. Along the way the group face a plethora of moral dilemmas which make the movie one of the best desert road movies that cinema has to offer.

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SCENIC ROUTE

Scenic route was released in 2013 and can now be enjoyed by viewers on Amazon Prime. Directors Micheal and Kevin Goetz utilise this popular film backdrop to tell the harrowing story of friends Mitchell and Carter. The movie follows these two characters as they are left stranded on an isolated desert road. As tension mounts, cracks begin to show and Mitchell and Carter begin to turn on one another, attacking each other’s lives, decisions and characters. As the movie progresses, the two men result to increased levels of violence and brutal behaviour. This movie is an absolutely unmissable addition to our list of the best desert road movies.

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BLOOD STAR

This gritty and gruelling desert road movie follows the harrowing twenty-four-hour journey of Bobbi Torres as she encounters Sheriff Bilstein on a desert road. Behind his friendly façade, The Sheriff harbours a sinister intent and that traps Bobbi in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Fuelled by the fear in Bobbi’s eyes, he turns from protector to predator and this brutal and sadistic game ensues. The Sheriff toys with Bobbi, granting her brief moments of hope before he snatches them from her to satisfy his own twisted pleasure. In 2024 there is only one rule – RUN. This outstanding must-see road movie, thriller features up and coming actress Britini Camacho and a thrilling portrayal of The Sheriff by John Schwab. Along with Director, Lawrence Jacomelli, the trio are ones to watch in the movie industry.

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BY LIGHT OF DESERT NIGHT

Next on our list of the best desert road movies is By The Light Of Desert Night. This movie was released in 2019 and can now be found on Amazon Prime. The secrets will come out in this thrilling movie that tells the story of a group of best friends who embark on a desert camping trip. On their desert adventure, the group of friends uncover grave secrets that alter the course of their lives forever. This movie has definitely earned its place on our list of the best desert road movies and is the perfect option for your next movie night in.

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DESERT ROAD

This year has seen the release of Desert Road, a film about a woman stranded in the middle of nowhere. Isolated and alone as a result of crashing her car, she walks down the road in search of help. However, in a shocking twist she finds that no matter where she walks and in which direction, she ultimately ends up right back at the mangled wreckage of her car. This Sci-fi horror is one of the best desert road movies of the year and cannot be missed.