This week on The Killer Point Of View Podcast, we hit the open road with the 2001 horror-thriller Joy Ride.

We start things off by asking a controversial question: Is 2000s horror better than 90s horror? As we break down the cast and crew behind this cult-favorite, including a young Paul Walker and the eerie vocal performance of Ted Levine, we dive into why Joy Ride still gets under people’s skin over 20 years later.

One of the big debates in this episode, is the unseen killer more effective than graphic gore or in-your-face violence? We explore how Rusty Nail, though rarely seen, manages to create relentless tension throughout the film.

We’ll also unpack the most intense, nerve-wracking scene and how Joy Ride plays on a universal fear, being hunted in plain sight with nowhere to run. But when it comes to the ending… was it satisfying or did it leave things a little too open-ended?

Finally, we debate with today’s horror trends, would a Joy Ride remake even work? Or would audiences demand a bloodier, more graphic version?

As always, we’ll hit you with some killer behind-the-scenes facts, give our official Killer Point Of View ratings, and recommend a few horror films to keep you looking over your shoulder.