Drive Thru (2007): Cast & Plot
Drive Thru is a 2007 comedy thriller directed by Brendan Cowles and Shane Kuhn, starring Penn Badgley as Van, Edward DeRuiter and Van De La Plante. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Directors
- Brendan Cowles and Shane Kuhn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Drive Thru About?
The premise of Drive Thru without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Hella Burger opens, the real danger isn’t the food but a murderous clown lurking behind the counter. A high‑school student uncovers the clown’s deadly plan and races to warn the townspeople, confronting the twisted killer before the fast‑food joint turns into a scene of terror.
Drive Thru Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- b movie
- teen slasher
- undead
- undead killer
- demon
- big cleavage
- dark comedy
- slasher horror
- supernatural horror
- bare midriff
- murderer
- clown
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- horny the clown
- teenager
- meat cleaver
- blood
- killer clown
- fast food
- blond boy
- woman bound and gagged
- gagged woman
- woman gagged
- gagged girl
- gagged
- flashlight
- girl tied up
- woman tied up
- handgun
- female tied up
- tied up
- tied up and gagged
- violence
- latex gloves
- reference to charles manson
- reference to acdc
- slasher
- blood splatter
- magic 8 ball
- victim invited to dinner
- chase
- bound and gagged
- tied to a chair
- birthday cake
- entrails
- wisecrack humor
- underage drinking
- thrash metal
- television
- swimming pool
- statutory rape
Drive Thru Cast & Characters
Penn Badgley leads the cast as Van, with Edward DeRuiter as Brandon Meeks and Van De La Plante as Horny the Clown / Archie Benjamin. Directed by Brendan Cowles and Shane Kuhn; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Brendan Cowles
- Co-director Shane Kuhn
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Penn Badgley as Van - Edward DeRuiter as Brandon Meeks
- Van De La Plante as Horny the Clown / Archie Benjamin
- Haven Lamoureux as Tony
Also Starring in Drive Thru
· 22 more- Jessica Landon Brittany
- Nicole Cavazos Tiffa
- Leighton Meester Mackenzie Carpenter
- Paul Ganus Bill Carpenter
- Nicholas D'Agosto Fisher Kent
- Sita Young Val Espinoza
- Sean Whalen Lenny Schwartz
- Lola Glaudini Detective Brenda Chase
- Larry Joe Campbell Detective Dwayne Crockers
- John Gilbert Jack Benjamin
- Robert Curtis Brown Bert McCandless
- Tyler King Chad Baldwin
- Maliabeth Johnson Tina McCandless
- Melora Hardin Marcia Carpenter
- Caia Coley Nurse
- Clyde Kusatsu Fred Fukizaki
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- Morgan Spurlock Robbie, The Hella-Burger Manager
- Rachael Bella Starfire
- Shedrack Anderson III Chuck Taylor
- Sarah Buehler Carrie
- Danielle Taddei Young Grace
- Karis Campbell Anita Hill
Drive Thru Plot Summary
What happens in Drive Thru from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the fast-food joint Hella Burger, the drive-thru becomes a stage for a brutal night as Horny the Clown [Van De La Plante] taunts Brandon Meeks [Edward DeRuiter], Tony, and their girlfriends Brittany [Jessica Landon] and Tiffany [Nicole Cavazos] over the intercom. When Tony tries to confront the clown, chaos spills into the kitchen. Brandon Meeks [Edward DeRuiter] arrives moments later and finds Tony with his head in the deep fryer. Horny the Clown murders Brandon with a meat cleaver, then goes outside to kill Brittany [Jessica Landon] and Tiffany [Nicole Cavazos]. The kitchen falls into silence, the neon lights flicker, and a sense of dread lingers over the greasy counter and fryers. The horror has only just begun.
Full summary
The whole story of Drive Thru, scene by scene
Drive Thru Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Drive Thru.
How Well Do You Know Drive Thru?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the fast‑food mascot that murders teenagers in the film?
Cars in Drive Thru
12 cars on screen, including the 2003 Acura TL and the 2002 Cadillac Escalade.
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2003 Acura TL Important role -
2002 Cadillac Escalade Important role -
1971 Dodge Charger Important role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
Drive Thru Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Sonrisa Sangrienta” and “Death Burger”.
- Also known as
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- Sonrisa Sangrienta
- Death Burger
- Hellaburger
- Burger Kill
- Fast Food Killer
- Добре дошли в Хелабургер
- Drive-Thru: Fast Food da Morte
- 드라이브 쓰루
- Kötü Palyaço
- 魔鬼快餐
- Condu prin
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Drive Thru FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Drive Thru, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Drive Thru?
Drive Thru runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Drive Thru released?
Drive Thru was released on May 29, 2007.
Who directed Drive Thru?
Drive Thru was directed by Brendan Cowles and Shane Kuhn.
Who is in the cast of Drive Thru?
Drive Thru stars Penn Badgley as Van, Edward DeRuiter as Brandon Meeks and Van De La Plante as Horny the Clown / Archie Benjamin, among 26 credited actors.
Does Drive Thru have a post-credit scene?
No. Drive Thru has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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