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Incident On and Off a Mountain Road (2005): Cast & Plot

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Incident On and Off a Mountain Road is a 2005 horror film directed by Don Coscarelli, starring Bree Turner as Ellen, John DeSantis and Ethan Embry. It runs 51 minutes.

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Incident On and Off a Mountain Road (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
51 min
Director
Don Coscarelli
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Incident On and Off a Mountain Road About?

The premise of Incident On and Off a Mountain Road without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

While driving alone on a dark mountain road at night, Ellen becomes distracted and collides with a deserted vehicle. Seeking assistance, she ventures deeper into the wilderness, only to be confronted by a ruthless backwoods killer, forcing her into a desperate fight for survival.

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road Themes & Keywords

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  • serial killer
  • character repeats someone else's dialogue
  • wife murders her husband
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  • strangulation
  • shot in the head
  • strangled with a belt
  • abusive husband
  • man punches a woman
  • falling to death
  • thrown through a window
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Cast & crew

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road Cast & Characters

Bree Turner leads the cast as Ellen, with John DeSantis as Moonface and Ethan Embry as Bruce. Directed by Don Coscarelli; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Don Coscarelli

More films directed by Don Coscarelli, best-rated first: Phantasm, Bubba Ho-tep, John Dies at the End and Phantasm II.

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Plot

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road Plot Summary

What happens in Incident On and Off a Mountain Road from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a desolate mountain road, Ellen Bree Turner loses control of her vehicle and crashes into an abandoned car by the roadside. When she checks on the other driver, she discovers a trail of blood leading into the forest. Following it, she encounters a deformed serial killer known as Moonface John DeSantis, who is dragging the other driver away. Narrowly escaping, Ellen bolts into the trees as Moonface pursues her through the night.

Throughout the story, flashbacks reveal her training with her survivalist husband Bruce Ethan Embry, who teaches her how to handle weapons and guerrilla tactics. Those lessons shape her responses, and she repeatedly relies on the hard-earned skills he imparted when danger closes in.

Full summary

The whole story of Incident On and Off a Mountain Road, scene by scene

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Incident On and Off a Mountain Road Trailers & Videos

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How Well Do You Know Incident On and Off a Mountain Road?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Incident On and Off a Mountain Road Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Masters of Horror: Incident On and Off a Mountain Road” and “La Survivante”.

Also known as
  • Masters of Horror: Incident On and Off a Mountain Road
  • La Survivante
  • 山路惊魂
  • 마스터즈 오브 호러 에피소드 1 - 마운틴 로드
  • Інцидент на гірській дорозі та поза нею
  • 山路驚魂

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Incident On and Off a Mountain Road FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Incident On and Off a Mountain Road, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Incident On and Off a Mountain Road?

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road runs 51 minutes.

When was Incident On and Off a Mountain Road released?

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road was released on October 28, 2005.

Who directed Incident On and Off a Mountain Road?

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road was directed by Don Coscarelli.

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Who is in the cast of Incident On and Off a Mountain Road?

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road stars Bree Turner as Ellen, John DeSantis as Moonface and Ethan Embry as Bruce, among 5 credited actors.

Does Incident On and Off a Mountain Road have a post-credit scene?

No. Incident On and Off a Mountain Road has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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