Freeway (1996)

Her life is no fairy tale.

Freeway (1996) poster

Following the arrest of her mother, Ramona, young Vanessa Lutz decides to go in search of her estranged grandmother. On the way, she is given a ride by school counselor Bob Wolverton. During the journey, Lutz begins to realize that Bob is the notorious I-5 Killer and manages to escape by shooting him several times. Wounded but still very much alive, Bob pursues Lutz across the state in this modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.

Director: Matthew Bright
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: John Thomas
Editing: Maysie Hoy
Production: The Kushner-Locke Company, August Entertainment, Davis Films, Illusion Entertainment Group, Muse Productions, Brad Wyman Productions
Country: United States of America, France
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $295,493
Original Language: en

Themes

Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds

Keywords

prison, california, prostitute, sexual abuse, detective, runaway, attempt to escape, little red riding hood, stepfather, dysfunctional family, murder, serial killer, teenage girl, hitchhiker, juvenile delinquent

Trailer

Freeway Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freeway about?
Following the arrest of her mother, Ramona, young Vanessa Lutz decides to go in search of her estranged grandmother. On the way, she is given a ride by school counselor Bob Wolverton. During the journey, Lutz begins to realize that Bob is the notorious I-5 Killer and manages to escape by shooting him several times. Wounded but still very much alive, Bob pursues Lutz across the state in this modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.
Who directed Freeway?
Freeway was directed by Matthew Bright.
Who stars in Freeway?
Freeway stars Kiefer Sutherland, Reese Witherspoon, Wolfgang Bodison, Dan Hedaya, Amanda Plummer, Brooke Shields.
How long is Freeway?
Freeway has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Freeway?
Freeway is a Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
What is the budget of Freeway?
Freeway had a budget of $3M.
How much did Freeway gross?
Freeway grossed $295,493 worldwide.
Where was Freeway produced?
Freeway was produced in United States of America, France.
What are the themes of Freeway?
The themes of Freeway include: Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds.