StevenSpielburg's first [Not really. His first movie was "Firelight"] film is astoundingly good. Dennis Weaver is terrorized by an insane truckdriver in a beaten up tanker truck. The unseen truck driver is played by Cary Loftin [Nice name]. Anyone who is a fan of Spielburg should watch this.
**** Stars
One-track minded unseen psycho Tanker Truck driver!.
Reviewed by Colt for Duel at 2012-02-22 08:19:37
But just by looking at the ugly old grey tanker truck itself was scarier in your rear view mirror was enough to give a strong person like you a massive heart attack!. For me, this film clearly beats 'Jaws" in the scare-fest hands down by a long shot. Dennis Weaver should have won an Oscar for his absolute realistic role as the victorious victim. The evil unseen truck driver is the ultimate epitome of the worst road rage ever. Even the truck itself in this kind of mode is the scariest and creepiest metal road monster of them all.
Made for TV and Sets the Stage for Spielberg's best
Reviewed by diocrash for Duel at 2011-10-03 01:39:19
Is it a shark? Is it an alien? You'll never know because that what SS does best. Isolation and fear follow Dennis Weaver around after he pisses of a semi in this made for TV movie.
Underrated gem
Reviewed by CoolerKing for 1941 at 2008-08-05 12:50:31
OK, not all of the scenes work, but you have to give it to Spielberg. He really, really wants this movie to be funny. Like REALLY. The movie is literally dripping with ambition, so you have to give it credit for that.