Set on a chartered New Year’s Eve party train, this film is often pitched as " Halloween on a train ". It stars in her prime as a "scream queen" and features a unique "who-done-it" hook: the killer steals and wears the costume of their latest victim to hide in plain sight among the students.
: Veteran actor Ben Johnson provides gravitas as the train conductor, while magician David Copperfield adds a surreal layer of mystery to the party. Technical Quality (Blu-ray Highlights)
: The confined setting of the train creates a natural sense of dread. While some find the pacing a bit "dry" compared to modern slashers, the film is visually stunning thanks to cinematographer John Alcott (known for his work with Stanley Kubrick on The Shining and 2001: A Space Odyssey ).