“Passenger” Director André Øvredal on Designing a Demon You Can’t Outrun

For director André Øvredal, the terror at the heart of "Passenger" begins with something deeply familiar: the open road. But what starts as a universal experience quickly spirals into something far more sinister—a relentless, supernatural force that cannot be outrun. Øvredal explains how he grounded the film’s horror in physical reality, crafting a tangible villain, embracing practical effects, and transforming Washington’s diverse landscapes into a nightmarish American journey.