Horror fans in Los Angeles, get ready for a night of chills and behind-the-scenes insights. ShowtimeSpot has teamed up with Paramount Pictures to offer readers a chance to attend an advanced screening of André Øvredal's upcoming supernatural thriller, Passenger. This isn't just any screening—after the film, we'll host an exclusive Q&A with writer Zach Donohue (The Den) and producers Gary Dauberman (It, The Conjuring) and Walter Hamada (The Batman).
What Is 'Passenger' About?
If you've seen the trailer, you know the setup: two friends driving down a remote, eerie road at night make the fatal mistake of pulling over. One is violently snatched from the car, and the other speeds away in panic. But the terror escalates when he keeps passing the same ominous stranger on the roadside—again and again. Then, the figure appears in the passenger seat, inches from his face. The jump scare has already gone viral on social media, and that's just the beginning.
The film stars Jacob Scipio (Bad Boys: Ride or Die), Lou Llobell (Foundation), and Oscar winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter). In the story, a young "van life" couple, Maddie (Llobell) and Tyler (Scipio), witness a grisly highway accident. But leaving the scene doesn't end the nightmare. They soon realize something followed them—a demonic entity called the Passenger that won't stop until it claims both of them.
Screening and Q&A Details
The event takes place on Tuesday, May 19th, at the Landmark Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles. The screening begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Q&A moderated by Collider's Steven Weintraub. Donohue, Dauberman, and Hamada will take the stage to discuss the making of Passenger, from the script's origins to the practical effects that bring the demon to life.
This is a rare chance to hear from the creative team behind some of the biggest horror hits of the past decade. Dauberman and Hamada have been instrumental in shaping modern horror, from the Conjuring universe to the It adaptations. Donohue, known for the found-footage thriller The Den, brings a fresh voice to the genre.
How to Enter
Seats are limited, so act fast. To enter for a chance to win free tickets, click the link and provide your email address. You can also indicate if you'd like to bring a guest. Winners will be contacted by email in the days leading up to May 19th. Only confirmed RSVPs will be admitted.
If you're a fan of edge-of-your-seat horror and want to hear the inside story from the people who made it, don't miss this opportunity. Passenger officially opens in theaters on May 22nd. For more special screenings and horror coverage, check back with ShowtimeSpot.
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