On a sun-seared highway, Spielberg’s Duel ignites with a simple spark: an ordinary man overtaken by an extraordinary threat.

David Mann expects a dull drive, yet a hulking tanker decides he’s today’s chase. What follows is a masterclass in escalating tension, each mile sharpening the film’s grip. The truck becomes a rolling omen, rumbling with personality despite having no face, no motive.

This is cinema stripped to its leanest muscles. No gimmicks. No padding. Just pure, propulsive storytelling. Spielberg turns asphalt into a pressure cooker, crafting sequences that make modern thrillers feel overstuffed by comparison.

If you crave a film that tightens its hold with every turn of the wheel, Duel delivers a ride you won’t shake off. Its relentless pace leaves audiences breathless long after the credits fade.